Corporate M&A Attorney

A law firm seeks a skilled and collaborative Corporate Attorney to join its Cleveland, OH office. The ideal candidate will bring at least four years of experience in M&A, ideally as private equity buy-side counsel, and be eager to expand their expertise in M&A while contributing to a fast-growing practice with leadership and business development opportunities. This hybrid role offers exposure to a wide range of transactions, including those involving representations & warranties insurance (RWI), as well as the chance to work alongside a high-performing team in the M&A space.

Duties:

• Lead M&A due diligence efforts and serve as a key negotiator in transactions, especially those involving RWI.
• Contribute to and collaborate with a Tier 1 Private Equity M&A deal team, while also independently managing RWI transactions.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams of experts to resolve complex deal-related issues.
• Use modern tools and technology to streamline deal processes and improve the quality and efficiency of work products.
• Play an active role in business development, cultivating relationships and pursuing opportunities to grow the practice.
• Provide strategic advice on M&A transactions, including managing client relationships and guiding junior team members.

Requirements:

• At least 4 years of experience as a transactional attorney, with a focus on M&A, preferably in private equity buy-side deals.
• Experience in managing M&A due diligence and negotiations, including the integration of RWI in transactions.
• Proficiency in modern collaboration tools such as Teams, Office 365, and similar platforms.
• Strong business development acumen and a growth-oriented mindset in both practice and client engagement.
• Ability to lead complex transactions and work effectively with a variety of teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the OH State Bar (or eligibility to become licensed).

Skills:

• Proven leadership in M&A due diligence and transaction management.
• Strong knowledge of private equity transactions, particularly buy-side deals.
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities.
• Experience with RWI in M&A transactions is a plus.
• Proficiency in using technology and collaborative tools to enhance productivity and deal efficiency.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality.

Benefits:

• Flexible hybrid work schedule.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Bonus and incentive opportunities to reward strong performance.
• Support for professional development and career advancement opportunities.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, handling high-level M&A transactions and developing professionally within a growing practice.

This Vault-ranked firm has a client-first mindset, where attorneys are rewarded based on their listening and understanding their clients' goals, thinking creatively and aggressively to advance those goals, and obtaining the clients' ultimate success. Attorneys at this firm partner with members of the firm's affiliated businesses to provide comprehensive service to clients. These partnerships allow clients to access business consulting across a variety of disciplines. The attorneys truly work as one team to help their clients succeed. This modern, progressive firm boasts a highly respectful, transparent workplace culture, which fosters creativity, teamwork, inclusion, diversity, and service to clients and communities. This firm emphasizes significant investment in the communities where their attorneys live and practice. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.