Corporate/Mergers and Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Grand Rapids office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks corporate/mergers and acquisitions associate attorney with experience. The candidate will provide high-level support, and leadership as appropriate, for all aspects of M&A and business transactions, including due diligence, drafting agreements and checklists, preparing and organizing closing documents, and coordinating closing and post-closing activities. Will coordinate internal and client work teams related to the M&A process. Facilitate open lines of communication and maintain close working relationships with internal team members, client team, opposing counsel, and other outside parties throughout the transaction process. Attend to or assist with other Corporate/M&A group-related tasks as assigned. Must preferably have a Michigan Bar license in good standing (will consider highly qualified out-of-state candidates who are able to become licensed in Michigan).

The candidate should have a Juris Doctorate degree. Should have strong attention to detail. Exceptional client service skills, discretion, and judgment to ensure client confidentiality is needed. Strong problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills are essential. The firm offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including relocation bonus, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

We love this well-established, mid-sized Michigan firm. It is highly respected in the legal community and provides top caliber services to its clients, primarily in the areas of litigation, labor and employment and corporate matters. It also provides representation in bankruptcy, tax, real estate, products liability, IP, health care, criminal law and aviation. These attorneys are always winning awards, appear often in the press, and are recognized by the Michigan Bar as legal leaders. We like this firm because it values skills and experience beyond legal expertise. This firms hires diverse and interesting people -- from actors to pilots -- you name it, they're here. Because this firm's client base includes some mid-sized to smaller companies, opportunities abound for you to work directly early on with key professionals at client companies. This firm invests in its associates and promotes their professional development. Associates report that they have closed stock acquisitions, tried arbitration hearings, taken depositions, argued motions and have had significant client and witness contact within the first three years of practice at this firm. Additionally, these attorneys are very interested in getting to know you as an individual who has interests outside of the practice of law. A typical year at the firm includes picnics and other social events which allow attorneys (and their families) to interact with one another informally. To top it all off, this firm is head and shoulders above its competitors when it comes to technology and has top of the line equipment and services. No wonder attorneys love to work here!