M&A Associate Attorney for regional firmThis Jobot Job is hosted by: Sherwin Souzankari
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Salary: $200,000 - $250,000 per year
A 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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