Corporate Associate

5 Legal; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Legal seeks an associate to join its M&A and Private Equity Practice Group. Ideal candidates have 6–8 years of M&A experience and will draft and negotiate definitive and ancillary documents, manage deal processes, and maintain client relationships.

The role emphasizes strong interpersonal skills, maturity, and the ability to supervise junior associates while handling day-to-day M&A matters. Large regional or national firm experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of M&A experience.
• Ability to lead drafting and negotiation of definitive and ancillary documents.
• Experience managing deal processes and client relationships.
• Supervising junior associates on related matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting and negotiation of M&A agreements.
• Manage overall deal process and client communications.
• Supervise junior associates on related matters.
• Handle day-to-day requirements of M&A work.

Skills

M&A drafting and negotiation

Deal process management

Client relationship management

Leadership/supervision of associates

Job description

Named as one of the world’s leading law firms by Chambers Global and top 100 AmLaw firm is seeking an associate to join their M&A and Private Equity Practice Group.

Ideal candidates must have 6-8 years of M&A experience. Skills including experience with leading the drafting and negotiation of definitive and ancillary documents, managing deal process and client relationships, supervising junior associates and handling day to day demands on a variety of M&A related matters. Candidate must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, a high degree of maturity and business sense, and the ability to effectively manage internal and external client relationships. Large regional, national or international law firm experience is preferred.