M&A Associate Attorney

M&A Associate Attorney for regional firmThis Jobot Job is hosted by: Sherwin SouzankariAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume.Salary: $200,000 - $250,000 per yearA bit about us:We're a regional, full service law firm in the Twin Cities area. For over 50 years, we've been helping our clients with a wide spread of legal needs.Why join us?Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Employer contribution to HSA for employees enrolled in high-deductible health insurance plans
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential counseling and support services
• Company-paid basic life insurance

Retirement & Financial Security

• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer matching contribution (eligible after one year of service)

Time Off & Flexibility

• Generous paid time off (PTO) policy
• Paid company holidays
• Hybrid remote work schedule offering flexibility and work-life balance

Professional Development & Support

• Bar license examination reimbursement
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit reimbursement
• Annual professional development and business development budget allocation

Workplace Amenities & Perks

• On-site dining facilities
• Complimentary on-site fitness center
• Monthly parking reimbursement
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement

Workplace Environment

• Modern office facilities with hybrid flexibility
• Collaborative professional culture

Job DetailsThis position focuses on corporate transactional work including:

• Mergers and acquisitions (buy-side and sell-side representation)
• Corporate restructuring and entity reorganizations
• Succession planning and ownership transitions
• Business formation and governance
• General corporate advice and strategic counsel
• Complex commercial transactions
• Negotiation of transaction-related ancillary agreements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of transactional matters from initial structuring through closing
• Conduct due diligence reviews and provide transaction assessments
• Draft and negotiate transactional documents including purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, operating agreements, and ancillary closing documents
• Structure transactions to optimize tax and legal outcomes for clients
• Advise on corporate governance, capitalization, and compliance matters
• Manage multiple transactions simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting aggressive timelines
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships; serve as primary contact for key clients
• Mentor junior attorneys and paralegals on transactional matters
• Negotiate with opposing counsel and third-party service providers
• Stay current on transactional practices, regulatory changes, and market trends
• Collaborate with other practice areas on multidisciplinary matters
• Contribute to practice development and client acquisition efforts

Required Qualifications

• Licensed attorney with minimum 5+ years of transactional experience
• Substantial direct experience with corporate mergers and acquisitions
• Demonstrated ability to manage significant transaction volume independently and within a team environment
• Excellent legal writing and drafting skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proven capacity to build and maintain professional client relationships
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters concurrently with competing deadlines
• Thorough knowledge of corporate structuring, tax implications, and transaction mechanics
• Proficiency with standard transactional software and document management systems

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