Mid-level Transactional Business Law Associate Attorney

A law firm in Milwaukee is seeking a skilled Mid-level Transactional Business Law Associate Attorney with experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), due diligence, and contract drafting. The ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both legal and non-legal teams.

Duties:

• Draft and negotiate transactional documents related to mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions.
• Conduct due diligence reviews and analysis in preparation for mergers and acquisitions.
• Advise clients on corporate governance matters and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in the structuring and financing of business transactions.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners on complex transactional matters.
• Provide legal research and analysis on various business and corporate law issues.
• Manage and coordinate transactional closings and post-closing activities.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in at least one state and in good standing.
• 3+ years of experience in transactional business law, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Experience with due diligence processes and review.
• Knowledge of corporate governance principles and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Education and Certifications:

• Undergraduate degree and JD from accredited institutions.

Skills:

• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating transactional documents.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong research and problem-solving abilities.
• Team player with a client-service mindset.
• Experience with document management and transactional software is a plus.

This large firm operates like a small law firm, with offices across the nation, and the quality of its attorneys and work is high. The firm's lawyers try cases all over the nations, and try more cases than most firms in the country. The firm hires the best and brightest from top national and regional law schools. The pay is average, but the billable requirement is reasonable. People work hard, but the firm realizes that quality of life is just as important. The firm handles virtually all types of litigation and transactional law. It has been a legal powerhouse in the Midwest for a long time. The size allows the firm to handle the most complex transactions and cases, and its clients include many Fortune 500 companies. Associates are allowed to choose the practice areas and specific assignments that interest them, and they will be challenged with responsibility and client contact.