Mid-Level M&A Associate Attorney

A law firm is currently seeking a Mid-Level M&A Associate Attorney for its Minneapolis location. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of experience with substantial major law firm experience in handling sophisticated M&A transactions, both private and public. Experience with capital markets transactions, corporate governance/fiduciary duty counseling, and/or disclosure and other securities law compliance matters will be considered a plus. The Mid-Level M&A Associate Attorney will be a key contributor to the firm's M&A practice, leveraging substantial major law firm experience to handle sophisticated M&A transactions. The role requires 3+ years of experience, with additional consideration for expertise in capital markets transactions, corporate governance, and securities law compliance matters.

Duties:

• Work on sophisticated M&A transactions, both private and public.
• Provide legal counsel on capital markets transactions.
• Offer expertise in corporate governance and fiduciary duty counseling.
• Assist in disclosure and other securities law compliance matters.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their M&A goals and strategies.
• Draft and negotiate transactional documents with precision.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor degree from a reputable law school.
• Active Bar membership in the state of Minnesota.
• 3+ years of experience in M&A law.
• Substantial major law firm experience.
• Experience in capital markets transactions (a plus).
• Expertise in corporate governance/fiduciary duty counseling (a plus).
• Familiarity with disclosure and securities law compliance matters (a plus).

Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in M&A law.
• Substantial major law firm experience.
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with capital markets transactions (a plus).
• Expertise in corporate governance and fiduciary duty counseling (a plus).
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Associates say that this Vault 20 law firm offers consistently substantive work across all levels of seniority and a collegial atmosphere. The prestigious firm, which has offices located across the country, provides valuable training and abundant mentorship opportunities to its associates, as well as a partner-track atmosphere that strives for high associate retention. Associates also praise the firm for its generous pro-bono and face-time policies.