Associate Attorney with 3 to 7 years of business transactional experience

A law firm in Portland is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3 to 7 years of business transactional experience. The ideal candidate should have strong academic credentials, be detail-oriented, client-focused, and capable of producing outstanding work product. Experience in M&A, equity financings, and private securities offering is a plus. The candidate must be a member of or eligible to waive into the State Bar of Oregon.

Duties:

• Assist in the drafting and negotiation of business contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on various business transactional matters.
• Participate in due diligence reviews for mergers and acquisitions.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to clients on business transactions and corporate governance matters.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on complex business transactions.
• Assist with the preparation of corporate documents, including formation, dissolution, and restructuring.
• Review and analyze corporate governance documents and policies.
• Handle administrative tasks related to client matters, including file management and document organization.
• Attend meetings and conference calls with clients and other parties as necessary.
• Maintain regular communication with clients to provide updates and address concerns.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• 3 to 7 years of business transactional experience.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Member of or eligible to waive into the State Bar of Oregon.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Client-focused with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Capable of producing high-quality work product under tight deadlines.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Member of or eligible to waive into the State Bar of Oregon.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Client-focused with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Capable of producing outstanding work product under tight deadlines.