Business and Corporate Attorney

A law firm in Minneapolis is seeking a highly skilled Business and Corporate Attorney with 24 years of M&A experience to join its dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will provide expert counsel on a wide range of business transactions, corporate governance matters, and mergers & acquisitions, supporting small to mid-sized clients.

Duties:

• Work closely with the business and corporate law practice group to handle general business, corporate, and M&A matters.
• Draft and negotiate various agreements including purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and operating agreements.
• Assist clients with entity formation, structuring, and related corporate governance issues.
• Conduct due diligence reviews and closings for mergers and acquisitions.
• Provide strategic legal advice and risk assessment to clients on business transactions.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school in the United States.
• Licensed to practice law in the state.
• 24 years of experience in business, corporate law, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Proven track record in handling complex M&A transactions and corporate governance matters.
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited United States law school.
• Admission to the State Bar.

Skills:

• Expertise in mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and transaction closings.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents such as purchase agreements and corporate governance documents.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client interaction and relationship-building.

Benefits:

• 401(k) / Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health Insurance
• HSA/FSA options
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness and Group Accident Coverage
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and Bar Dues support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Vision Insurance (available at employee cost)
• Dental Insurance (available at employee cost)

This is a mid-sized law firm based in Minneapolis that provides legal services in areas that includes litigation, bankruptcy, real estate, telecommunications, intellectual property, estate planning and corporate/finance. The firm has been around for over 100 years and represents essentially the same clients that it had for a long time. It clients range from high net worth individuals and non-profit entities to small private and large public companies. The firms lawyers come from both regional and national law schools. The atmosphere at the firm is collegial, and the compensation is average.