General Corporate Associate Attorney

A law firm in Minneapolis is seeking a highly motivated General Corporate Associate Attorney with excellent academic credentials, strong analytical abilities, and exceptional oral and written communication skills. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and should preferably have 2-5 years of Corporate/M&A experience.

Duties:

• Provide legal support in general corporate matters.
• Assist in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions.
• Draft and review legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
• Conduct legal research to support client needs.
• Provide advice on corporate governance matters.
• Assist clients in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners on complex corporate transactions.
• Attend and participate in client meetings and negotiations.
• Stay updated on changes in corporate laws and regulations.
• Manage and organize legal documentation and files.

Requirements:

• Highly motivated individual with excellent academic credentials.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• 2-5 years of Corporate/M&A experience (preferred).

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admission to the Minnesota State Bar.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Strong drafting and reviewing skills for legal documents.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with a team on complex transactions.
• Knowledge of corporate governance and regulatory compliance.

A mid-sized firm with reputation that places it in the top 2-3 firms in the Twin Cities, this firm has become very successful in less than 25 years since its inception. Its practice areas include litigation, environmental and employment law, employee benefits, real estate, governmental affairs, banking/finance and general corporate matters. Its lawyers come from Harvard, University of Minnesota and small regional schools, with excellent academic credentials. Compensation at the firm is top of the market in the Twin Cities, and the billable hourly requirement is quite reasonable, although you are expected to work the weekend and nights if asked to do so by the partners. Everyone seems content being at the firm, and people tend to remain at the firm for the long haul.