Business M&A Lateral Partner

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC is seeking a Business M&A Lateral Partner to join our Akron or Canton office. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated M&A transactions and collaborate directly with Buckingham shareholders and clients on a variety of complex matters.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of M&A experience, a portable book of business, and Ohio bar eligibility. We offer a collaborative culture, direct client engagement, and a supportive environment

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a law firm or in house legal department.
• Minimum portable book of 200k preferred.
• Candidate must be licensed or attain license to practice law in the State of Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support sophisticated M&A transactions.
• Advise clients on strategic matters, including negotiating terms and structuring deals.
• Handle key documents such as purchase agreements and disclosure schedules.
• Own the due diligence process and manage client relationships from start to finish.
• Advise on M&A and business entity governance matters.

Skills

M&A

Law firm experience

Team leadership

Client engagement

Education

Licensed to practice law in Ohio

Job description

We’re always looking for talented, passionate individuals to grow with us. If you have any questions or would like more information about a position, please reach out to Human Resources, at [e-mail] , and check out the Why Choose Buckingham tab at the top of this page to see what it’s like to work at Buckingham.

Position:Business M&A Lateral Partner

Location: Akron, OH

Job Id:267

# of Openings:1

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC is a full-service law firm with offices in Akron, Canton, and Cleveland. Founded more than 100 years ago, Buckingham and its attorneys are nationally recognized and award-winning. We offer the best of a mid-size firm environment: sophisticated matters, direct client engagement, entrepreneurial opportunity, and a collaborative culture that encourages professional growth. We are currently seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Partner to join our Akron or Canton office.

The ideal M&A Attorney will have the opportunity to become a key piece of our rapidly growing mergers and acquisitions business unit. You will have the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions, representing top-tier clients while enjoying the close-knit culture and hands-on experience that only a firm like ours can offer. The role includes collaborating directly with Buckingham shareholders and firm clients on a wide variety of complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support sophisticated M & A transactions
• Advise clients on strategic matters, including negotiating terms, structuring deals, and advising on Rep & Warranty Insurance (RWI) and other key deal elements;
• Handle key documents such as purchase agreements and disclosure schedules;
• Own the due diligence process and manage client relationships from start to finish;
• Advise on M&A and business entity governance matters;
• Consult on choice of entity and creating and restructuring business entities;

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a law firm or in house legal department;
• Ability to work effectively with teams and independently, as well as manage and prioritize multiple projects;
• Candidate must be licensed or attain license to practice law in the State of Ohio.
• Minimum portable book of 200k preferred.

We provide full medical, dental, optical, short term and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary life insurance, 401(k), wellness reimbursements, and many other excellent benefits.

If you're looking for a firm where you can build meaningful client relationships, collaborate with accomplished colleagues, and have a voice in the future of the organization, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect. At Buckingham, you'll find the resources and sophistication of a leading law firm combined with the accessibility, collegiality, and entrepreneurial spirit that define our culture.

Buckingham is committed to fostering a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. It is the policy of our firm to provide equal employment opportunity at all times without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.