Corporate Associate

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP; Toledo (OH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm is seeking a Corporate Associate with a minimum of 2 years of corporate transactional experience. The candidate will provide legal counsel on transactional matters including mergers and acquisitions, and will draft and negotiate documents critical to corporate transactions. Ideal qualifications include a Juris Doctor degree, admitted to the Ohio bar or eligible for admission, and strong analytical and negotiation skills. The position allows for hybrid or remote work from Toledo, Columbus, or Akron offices.

Qualifications

• Admitted to Ohio bar or eligible for admission.
• A minimum of 2 years of corporate experience.
• Expertise in drafting and reviewing complex commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal counsel on corporate transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate documents for M&A transactions.
• Manage deal and closing due diligence.

Skills

Legal research

Contract negotiation

M&A transactions

Corporate governance

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school

Job description

Overview

Shumaker seeks a highly motivated Corporate Associate with a minimum of 2 years of corporate transactional experience to join our Corporate Tax & Transactions Service Line in our Toledo, Columbus, or Akron office. The ideal candidate will have experience in mergers and acquisitions, strategic transactions, corporate governance, and a broad range of general corporate matters. This includes drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, confidentiality agreements, organizational documents, resolutions and consents, asset and stock purchase agreements, and merger agreements.

Where You’ll Work

This position offers flexibility to be based in our Toledo, Columbus, or Akron, Ohio offices. We will also consider qualified hybrid or remote candidates for the appropriate fit.

What You’ll Do

• Provide strategic legal counsel on a wide variety of complex transactional matters, including corporate transactions, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, and financing arrangements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate critical documents throughout the entire lifecycle of corporate transactions, including managing deal and closing due diligence. This encompasses M&A transactions, corporate governance, joint ventures, partnerships, and commercial contracts.

What We’re Looking For

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to Ohio bar or eligible for admission
• A minimum of 2 years of corporate experience, demonstrating a strong proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts, along with expertise in managing corporate due diligence for sophisticated transactions and closings
• Experience with M&A transactions, corporate formation and governance, regulatory compliance, and a wide array of general business transactions
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills, coupled with a proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex projects and meet deadlines
• A proven ability to skillfully manage the entire lifecycle of M&A and other corporate transactions, demonstrating strong attention to detail
• Demonstrate ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams of attorneys, paralegals, and staff, while consistently maintaining the highest degree of confidentiality

Who We Are

We’re not just another law firm - we’re something different. The attorneys at Shumaker are known for creating strong, collaborative working relationships with each other and with their clients. Shumaker attorneys experience true camaraderie, backed by a unique paralegal and staff infrastructure, that allows their practice to thrive. As one of the 200 largest law firms in the United States, we look for skilled professionals who want to build a lifelong career with us.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting frequently, approximately six out of eight hours per day. Sitting position static for up to one-half hour at a time.
• Standing or walking frequently, up to six hours per day.
• Lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to one hour per day.
• Bending and stooping occasionally, up to one-half hour per day.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment opportunities. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Notice to Recruiters

We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from recruiters for this position. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jodi Bosak, Director of Attorney Recruitment at [e-mail]. Kindly do not contact Shumaker attorneys directly regarding potential candidates.

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