Corporate Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in Columbus, OH, seeks a highly skilled and motivated Corporate Associate Attorney to join their team. The successful candidate will be able to work on various corporate and business projects, including post-closing mergers and acquisitions disputes nationwide, pre-transaction underwriting, and risk assessment concerning transaction risk insurance. This role offers a dynamic and challenging environment for those passionate about complex business transactions and corporate law.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on traditional corporate matters, including business formation, corporate governance, and contract negotiations.
• Handle complex business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, from inception to completion.
• Assist in post-closing mergers and acquisitions disputes, focusing on issues such as purchase price adjustments and valuation of damages.
• Conduct pre-transaction underwriting and risk assessment concerning transaction risk insurance.
• Draft and review legal documents, including agreements, contracts, and corporate resolutions.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop strategies and solutions for legal and business issues.
• Stay updated on relevant legal developments and industry trends to provide informed legal advice.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of experience handling complex business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, business formation, corporate governance, and contract matters.
• Strong academic credentials, including an undergraduate degree in finance or accounting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• An undergraduate degree in finance or accounting is preferred.

Certifications:

• CPA, CFA, or other accounting/valuation credentials are highly valued.

Skills:

• Proven ability to handle complex business transactions and legal matters.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
• Experience with post-merger and acquisitions legal matters involving purchase price adjustments or valuation of damages is a plus.

Location:

• Columbus, OH

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.