Corporate Associate

JazzHR; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunity to work in a dynamic legal practice.

Positive and collaborative work environment.

Job summary

A prestigious law firm, DUGGAN BERTSCH, is looking for a skilled Corporate Associate with 2-10 years of experience to enhance their Business & Corporate Law team. The ideal candidate will lead complex transactions, providing extensive legal counsel to clients while thriving in a collaborative environment that values individual contributions.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in Iowa.
• 2-10 years of experience in corporate law, focusing on transactions.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead associate on M&A transactions including due diligence and closing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements.
• Advise clients on commercial agreements.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Project Management

Verbal Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About DUGGAN BERTSCH:
DUGGAN BERTSCH is a full-service law firm that specializes in the needs of the Private Client. Our clients include ultra-high net worth and new wealth individuals (business owners, athletes, and entertainers). Our practice areas include trusts & estates, corporate, litigation, real estate, sports & entertainment, tax, healthcare and a stand-alone tax and accounting firm. We are a group of talented entrepreneurial legal professionals who care about culture and have a multi-state presence.

Job Summary:
DUGGAN BERTSCH is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Corporate Associate with 2 to 10 years of experience to join our growing Business & Corporate Law team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in complex commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, contract drafting and negotiation, and governance matters and will have a demonstrated ability to lead deal teams, provide sophisticated advice to business clients, and manage all phases of transactional matters with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as lead associate on M&A transactions including structuring, due diligence, drafting, negotiating, and closing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate asset and stock purchase agreements, operating agreements, and related transaction documents.
• Advise clients on a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Provide day-to-day counsel on corporate governance and general business matters.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on various corporate law issues.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and professionals within the firm to provide comprehensive legal services to clients.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation and case law.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the practice of law and in good standing in the state of Iowa.
• 2-10 years of experience in corporate law, preferably with a focus on transactions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts in clear, understandable terms.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a client-service mindset
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• A team-oriented mindset with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently when necessary.

Benefits:
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and sophisticated legal practice.
Positive and collaborative work environment.

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