Associate - Business Group

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced associate with 3-6 years of experience to join its Business Group in Columbus, OH. The candidate will work on a national platform, supporting partners across the country and handling a broad range of corporate matters, including public and private M&A, private equity transactions, joint ventures, growth equity financings, and general corporate and commercial work for in-house legal departments and operating teams of both public and private companies.

Duties

• Work on M&A deals, including preparing ancillary documents and performing due diligence.
• Manage client relationships and handle day-to-day requirements with minimal supervision.
• Engage in general corporate transactions and capital markets transactions.
• Draft and negotiate joint ventures and commercial contracts.

Requirements

• Experience in M&A deals and general corporate transactions.
• Ability to manage deals from start to finish independently.
• Strong drafting, negotiating, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in AmLaw 100-200 law firms preferred.

Education

• J.D. from a nationally recognized and accredited school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in Ohio.

Skills

• Ability to manage sophisticated transactions and anticipate issues.
• Comfort working with partners and clients across multiple markets.
• Strong virtual meeting presence and client-facing communication skills.
• Effective project management capabilities.

Benefits

• Top-tier reputation and outstanding culture.
• Strategic growth and national platform resources.
• Autonomy and impact with a clear path to advancement.
• Entrepreneurial environment supporting business development.

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