Associate Legal Counsel

Talently; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talently is seeking a talented attorney with a strong background in mergers and acquisitions to join its growing legal team in the Minneapolis area. The role involves supporting corporate and M&A transactions, collaborating with internal stakeholders and external counsel, and delivering practical guidance on transactional matters.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D. from a well-regarded law school and 2+ years of experience at a law firm or financial services company, with excellent analytical

Qualifications

• Experience working on mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions.
• J.D. from a well-regarded law school.
• 2+ years experience at a law firm or financial services company.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise on a variety of corporate and M&A transactions.
• Assist with transaction execution, due diligence, and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
• Provide thoughtful legal analysis and practical guidance on transactional matters.
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the legal team.

Skills

M&A experience

Corporate transactions

Legal analysis

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

J.D. from a top law school

Job description

Location: Hybrid - Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Skills: investment banking, M&A

About the Investment Banking Company / The Opportunity:

A growing legal team is seeking a talented attorney with a strong background in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, fast-paced environment and work alongside experienced legal professionals on a variety of corporate transactions and strategic matters.

The ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials, experience at a well-regarded law firm, and a demonstrated background in M&A.

Responsibilities:

• Support and advise on a variety of corporate and M&A transactions.
• Assist with transaction execution, due diligence, and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
• Provide thoughtful legal analysis and practical guidance on transactional matters.
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the legal team.

Must-Have Skills:

• Experience working on mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions.
• Strong academic credentials and a J.D. from a well-regarded law school.
• 2+ years prior experience at a law firm or financial services company
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience advising healthcare, medical or technology companies on strategic transactions.