Senior M&A Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior M&A Associate in Cleveland, Ohio. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions and represent top-tier clients. The successful candidate will collaborate directly with partners and clients on a variety of complex matters, contributing to a rapidly growing mergers and acquisitions business unit.

Duties

• Lead and support high-profile M&A transactions, including acquisitions, mergers, and joint ventures.
• Advise clients on strategic matters, including negotiating terms and structuring deals.
• Handle key documents such as purchase agreements and disclosure schedules.
• Manage the due diligence process and client relationships from start to finish.
• Advise on M&A and business entity governance matters.
• Consult on choice of entity and restructuring business entities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Ability to work effectively with teams and independently.
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Licensed or eligible to attain a license to practice law in the State of Ohio.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Ohio or ability to obtain licensure.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and strategic advisory skills.
• Proficiency in handling complex legal documents.
• Excellent client relationship management.

Benefits

• Opportunity for career growth and development.
• Direct access to partners and shareholders.
• Engagement in a close-knit, collaborative work environment.

This firm's Cleveland office represents a variety of clients from multinational corporations, sole proprietors, service providers, technology companies, distributors, and retailers. It focuses on many business-related matters including mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property protection, licensing, contracting, international business transactions, and debt and equity financing and franchising. The firm employs a team-oriented approach to find solutions for any legal matter.