Junior Associate Attorney needed for Columbus office

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm in Columbus is seeking a Junior Associate Attorney to join its Financial Institutions Group. The ideal candidate will have 1 year of M&A transactional experience, with a focus on financial institutions. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team with significant professional growth potential.

Location:
Columbus

Duties:
• Handle M&A transactional matters, particularly those involving financial institutions.
• Draft, negotiate, and review transaction documents.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners on complex deals.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring adherence to deadlines and client needs.
• Provide legal counsel to clients in the financial sector regarding mergers, acquisitions, and related transactions.

Requirements:
• 1 year of M&A transactional experience, specifically with financial institutions.
• Ability to manage complex transactions and collaborate effectively with a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education:
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:
Active State Bar license or eligibility for admission.

Skills:
• Expertise in mergers and acquisitions, particularly in the financial sector.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills.

Benefits:
• Hybrid work model (Monday through Thursday in-office, with remote work opportunities throughout the year).
• Enhanced mentorship and professional development programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Extensive pro bono opportunities with credit for time spent on community legal work.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

 

With a lineage of over a century, this law firm provides the legal expertise and resources required for successfully handling the most complex and sophisticated legal issues with the efficiency, agility, and responsiveness that are commonly associated with a local, mid-size law firm. The firm primarily deals with legal matters related to bankruptcy, business, communications, corporate, director and officer liability, employee benefits, energy, estates, green energy, healthcare, labor and employment, litigation, public utilities, real estate, tax, and trusts and probate.