Associate - Business Group

BCG Attorney Search; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier reputation and outstanding culture

Strategic growth and national platform resources

Autonomy and impact with a clear path to advancement

Entrepreneurial environment supporting business development

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an associate to join its Business Group in Columbus, OH. The successful candidate will handle M&A deals, corporate transactions, and manage client relationships. A J.D. from a recognized school and admission to practice law in Ohio are required.

This role offers an entrepreneurial environment and a clear path to advancement, making it an excellent opportunity for legal professionals looking to grow their careers.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in legal practice, ideally in M&A.
• Ability to manage deals from start to finish independently.
• Experience in AmLaw 100-200 law firms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on M&A deals, preparing documents and performing due diligence.
• Manage client relationships and day-to-day requirements.
• Engage in general corporate transactions and capital markets transactions.
• Draft and negotiate joint ventures and commercial contracts.

Skills

Experience in M&A deals

Strong drafting skills

Negotiating skills

Verbal communication skills

Project management capabilities

Client-facing communication skills

Education

J.D. from a nationally recognized school

Admitted to practice law in Ohio

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced associate with 3-6 years of experience to join its Business Group in Columbus, OH. The candidate will work on a national platform, supporting partners across the country and handling a broad range of corporate matters, including public and private M&A, private equity transactions, joint ventures, growth equity financings, and general corporate and commercial work for in-house legal departments and operating teams of both public and private companies.

Duties

• Work on M&A deals, including preparing ancillary documents and performing due diligence.
• Manage client relationships and handle day-to-day requirements with minimal supervision.
• Engage in general corporate transactions and capital markets transactions.
• Draft and negotiate joint ventures and commercial contracts.

Requirements

• Experience in M&A deals and general corporate transactions.
• Ability to manage deals from start to finish independently.
• Strong drafting, negotiating, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in AmLaw 100-200 law firms preferred.

Education

J.D. from a nationally recognized and accredited school.

Certifications

Admitted to practice law in Ohio.

Skills

• Ability to manage sophisticated transactions and anticipate issues.
• Comfort working with partners and clients across multiple markets.
• Strong virtual meeting presence and client-facing communication skills.
• Effective project management capabilities.

Benefits

• Top-tier reputation and outstanding culture.
• Strategic growth and national platform resources.
• Autonomy and impact with a clear path to advancement.
• Entrepreneurial environment supporting business development.