Business MA Attorney

Aspen Careers, LLC; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Bonuses potential

401(k) with employer contributions

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Aspen Careers, LLC is partnering with a well-established national law firm to fill a Columbus, OH Business Associate role. The attorney will handle corporate and transactional matters, including sophisticated M&A, while also developing broader business counseling skills.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of corporate and transactional experience, can draft and negotiate contracts, and is licensed to practice in Ohio. A hybrid work policy and strong mentorship are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of corporate, transactional, M&A or closely related business law experience.
• Experience on mergers and acquisitions and corporate matters.
• Strong working knowledge of acquisition agreements and related transaction documents.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and corporate documents.
• Ability to manage meaningful portions of transactions with increasing independence.
• Strong legal writing, communication, organizational, and client-service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and sound professional judgment.
• Licensed to practice law in Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Work on a mix of mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, and ongoing business counseling matters.
• Advise clients on contracts, complex negotiations, transaction strategy, and other business needs.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage key parts of sophisticated transactions.
• Collaborate with experienced senior attorneys for mentorship and development.

Skills

Corporate law

M&A experience

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Client service

Attention to detail

Legal writing

Ohio licensure

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in Ohio

Job description

Business Associate – Columbus, OH

Build Your Corporate Practice – Business & M&A Associate Opportunity in Columbus, OH!

Aspen Careers is partnering with a well-established national law firm with a strong Ohio presence to identify a Business Associate for its Columbus office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 3+ years of corporate and transactional experience who wants to work on sophisticated M&A matters while also developing a broader business counseling practice.

This role is not limited to traditional M&A work. The attorney will have the opportunity to advise businesses on transactions, contracts, negotiations, and day-to-day corporate matters while working closely with experienced attorneys and clients.

Job Title: Business Associate
Location: Columbus, OH

Why You Should Apply

• Work on a mix of mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, and ongoing business counseling matters.
• Advise clients on contracts, complex negotiations, transaction strategy, and other business needs.
• Gain meaningful responsibility for drafting, negotiating, and managing key parts of sophisticated transactions.
• Work directly with experienced senior attorneys who are committed to mentorship, sponsorship, and attorney development.
• Build a broader corporate practice rather than focusing only on one type of transaction.
• Join a growing Columbus team within a firm that offers the resources and reach of a multi-office national platform.
• Benefit from a hybrid work policy with flexibility based on the attorney and business needs.
• Earn competitive compensation that is evaluated based on individual experience and background.

The Ideal Candidate

• 3+ years of corporate, transactional, M&A, or closely related business law experience.
• Prior experience working on mergers and acquisitions and corporate matters.
• Strong working knowledge of acquisition agreements and related transaction documents.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and corporate documents.
• Ability to manage meaningful portions of transactions with increasing independence.
• Strong legal writing, communication, organizational, and client-service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and sound professional judgment.
• Licensed to practice law in Ohio.
• Experience with commercial lending, tax, or real estate matters is helpful but not required.
• Genuine interest in developing both transactional and business counseling skills.

About the Firm

• Established national law firm among the NLJ's Top 150 with more than 350 attorneys across multiple offices and states.
• Provides sophisticated legal services across corporate, transactional, litigation, energy, labor and employment, and other practice areas.
• Strong and growing presence in the Ohio market.
• Collaborative culture that emphasizes teamwork, professional relationships, and client service.
• Experienced senior attorneys are actively involved in mentoring and developing the next generation of lawyers.
• Committed to thoughtful growth and building a strong, connected Columbus team.

What's in It for You?

• Competitive compensation based on individual experience and qualifications.
• Quarterly and discretionary bonus opportunities for eligible associates.
• 1,800 standard billable-hour expectation.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• 401(k) plan with a 3% Safe Harbor employer contribution after eligibility, plus potential additional profit-sharing contributions.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Direct client exposure and meaningful responsibility.
• Strong mentorship and professional development.
• Opportunity to grow within an expanding Columbus corporate practice.