Senior Business Combinations and Capital Transactions Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking a Senior Business Combinations and Capital Transactions Associate Attorney to handle complex business and capital transactions. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of corporate and health law experience in a large law firm, with a strong academic record and a demonstrated ability to draft, negotiate, and manage complex agreements. The role involves independently analyzing intricate legal questions, managing document revisions, and providing clear feedback to junior associates.

Duties:

• Drafting and Negotiation: Draft and negotiate complex business and capital transaction agreements.
• Editing and Feedback: Apply strong editing skills to delegated writing assignments and provide constructive feedback to other associates.
• Legal Analysis: Independently analyze and evaluate complex legal issues, offering strategic options and recommendations.
• Document Management: Manage and incorporate comments from supervising attorneys and opposing counsel, negotiating revisions as needed.
• Issue Tracking: Prepare and maintain concise issue lists of open points; revise documents promptly and accurately.
• Correspondence: Draft substantive emails, memos, and correspondence related to key legal and contractual issues in a client-ready form.
• Client Interaction: Effectively communicate with clients and provide clear, actionable legal advice.

Requirements:

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensure: Licensed to practice law in Ohio.
• Experience: 2 years of corporate and health law experience in a large law firm.
• Skills:
  • Legal Writing: Excellent writing and drafting skills, with a focus on clarity and precision.
  • Communication: Strong verbal communication skills for effective client interaction and negotiation.
  • Analytical Skills: Ability to independently analyze complex legal questions and provide strategic advice.
  • Editing: Proficient in editing and providing constructive feedback on legal documents.
  • Reimbursement and M&A Knowledge: Strong understanding of reimbursement issues and mergers and acquisitions.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated competencies in work ethic, client focus, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.

This large full-service firm has offices throughout Ohio and other states along the Eastern seaboard. Associates can expect ongoing training at the departmental level and a strong, viable mentoring program, along with quick responsibilities and client contact. It is not unusual for first- and second-year litigators to take and defend depositions. The firm culture is very collegial and informal, and associates seem more cooperative than competitive. Compensation is competitive with that of other major firms in comparable metropolitan areas. In addition, associates are eligible to participate in the firm's profit-sharing plan after they complete two years of eligibility service with the firm. A recent infusion of capital and attorneys has caused substantial growth and promises future expansion.