Mergers & Acquisitions Associate, Senior Attorney or Of Counsel

Job Overview

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Mergers & Acquisitions Associate, Senior Attorney, or Of Counsel to join its M&A team. This position is based in Minneapolis but will primarily support the Delaware office. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience and be involved in a wide range of corporate and alternative entity transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, corporate restructurings, strategic partnerships, and private equity investments. The role offers a dynamic and fast-paced work environment with opportunities to manage significant and complex deals.

Location

• Minneapolis, MN

Duties

• Support and manage mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and corporate restructurings
• Assist with private equity transactions, strategic partnerships, and financing
• Handle complex lending transactions and cross-border deals
• Research and analyze transactional situations to provide legal counsel
• Review general corporate matters, including contracts and corporate governance
• Provide legal opinions related to general corporate and alternative entity matters
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate law, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions
• Experience in the business/corporate group of a large law firm
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines
• Exceptional communication and writing skills, particularly in client-facing situations
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment
• Must be licensed to practice law in at least one state (Delaware Bar admission preferred, or ability to become admitted in Delaware)

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications

• Admission to the Bar in at least one state; Delaware Bar admission preferred

Skills

• Expertise in M&A and corporate transactions
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Exceptional written and oral communication abilities
• Ability to manage complex deals and advise clients effectively
• Familiarity with corporate governance and general contract law
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance, short and long-term disability
• Flexible time off
• Up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave, with additional paid short-term disability for attorneys who give birth
• Paid holidays and adoption assistance
• Pre-tax reimbursement accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and transportation
• Back-up child and elder care program
• Education and college advising programs
• Wellbeing programs and mass transit benefits (where applicable)
• Access to a 24/7 employee assistance program
• Discretionary bonuses and potential productivity bonuses
• Relocation assistance and clerkship bonuses for qualified applicants

This is an international law firm with offices all over the US as well as Latin America, Asia and Europe. This firm has made a name for itself in representing technology companies, and has particular expertise in intellectual property matters. It hires the best and brightest from top national and regional law schools, and requires a superior academic record. It clients range from emerging growth companies to Fortune 500 companies, from individuals to government and public entities, and from commercial enterprises to non-profit institutions. The firm maintains a collegial atmosphere, and everyone at the firm seems to get along with one another. Compensation is at the top level for the Twin Cities, and the billable requirement is reasonable. This firm is a great fit for someone interested in a firm that has an international reputation as being one of the premier law firms for lawyers interested in a technology practice, including finance, mergers & acquisitions, litigation and trial, and intellectual property matters.