Corporate Associate

Squire Patton Boggs; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Squire Patton Boggs, located in Cleveland, is seeking a mid to senior level Associate with corporate transactional experience. The position offers a chance to handle significant responsibilities in complex matters for key clients.

The ideal candidate will manage transactions, advise clients on mergers and acquisitions, and assist with client relations. Compensation ranges from $250,000 to $320,000 per year, alongside comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in managing mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions.
• Ability to draft legal documents such as purchase agreements.
• Demonstrated capability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on corporate transactional matters.
• Manage transactions and due diligence processes.
• Assist with managing client relationships.

Skills

Mergers and acquisitions

Negotiation skills

Corporate governance

Due diligence

Written communication

Analytical skills

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Admission to the Ohio Bar

Job description

Description

Squire Patton Boggs is hiring a mid to senior level Associate with corporate transactional experience to join its sophisticated corporate practice and be part of a highly collaborative team. The position can be based in our Cincinnati, Cleveland, or Columbus offices. The individual hired for this position will have an opportunity to assume significant responsibility in complex transactional matters for key clients and be part of a growing local and global team. The candidate can also expect to be involved with a variety of assignments and receive valuable hands‑on experience across a range of disciplines, including cross‑border mergers and acquisitions, private equity, debt finance, capital markets, joint ventures, strategic alliances, commercial contracts, securities offerings and corporate governance.

Responsibilities

• Advise firm clients on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other corporate transactional matters
• Transaction management and due diligence
• Assist with managing client relationships

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Possess a JD from an accredited law school and a strong academic record
• Admission to the Ohio Bar and be in good standing
• At least 5 years of meaningful experience in a law firm managing mergers and acquisitions, securities, and other corporate transactional matters

Professional Skills & Experience

• Experience in mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, auctions, carve‑out transactions, joint ventures and/or cross‑border transactions
• Demonstrated ability to draft purchase agreements, ancillary documents, and third‑party legal opinions
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate transaction teams (domestic and cross‑border)
• Experience managing due diligence and the data room or data site
• Experience negotiating aspects of corporate transactions

Personal Skills

• Demonstrated capability to work in a team environment and exercise good judgment
• Positive, can‑do, and proactive attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Flexible, composed, and ability to prioritize and handle multiple matters simultaneously with a high level of competence and accuracy
• Committed to professional ethics and client confidentiality

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $250,000 to $320,000 per year, depending on skills and experience. We offer a professional and friendly work environment with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, life, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Squire Patton Boggs is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion or creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other condition protected by applicable law. This non‑discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. Squire Patton Boggs will consider qualified applicants for employment with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws.