Corporate Associate Attorney

A law firm in Springfield is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney to work with the Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and Real Estate practice groups. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and a willingness to learn new legal topics as needed.

Duties:

• Work with the Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and Real Estate practice groups.
• Collaborate effectively with large working groups as part of a transaction team.
• Maintain professional and collaborative relationships with partners, associates, and support staff.
• Manage multiple matters and tasks simultaneously, completing them efficiently, effectively, and in a timely manner.
• Draft and negotiate a wide variety of transaction documents.
• Develop expertise in M&A transactions and general corporate matters.
• Assist with acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing of real estate financing, if needed.

Requirements:

• Law Degree (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 0-3 years of prior law firm transactional experience.
• Must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in the State of Missouri.
• Demonstrated interest in M&A and general corporate practice.
• Knowledge of finance and tax is a plus.
• Background or interest in real estate transactions is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organization and matter management abilities.
• Ability to learn new substantive legal topics quickly.
• Collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of finance and tax concepts is advantageous.