Corporate Associate Attorney - Minneapolis

Stinson LLP; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 230,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Medical savings accounts

EAP and Wellness Program

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Bar dues & CLE expenses

Work-life bonuses

Job summary

Stinson LLP in Minneapolis seeks an Associate with four to six years of experience to join our Corporate Finance Division. The role involves working on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, capital markets, and related securities filings for national clients in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have strong writing, analytical and leadership skills, be licensed in Minnesota or eligible for admission, and collaborate across teams on sophisticated transactions.

Qualifications

• Four to six years of law firm experience in corporate finance matters such as mergers & acquisitions, private equity investments, or capital markets.
• Strong writing, analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Licensed to practice in Minnesota or eligible for admission without examination.
• Please upload a resume with law school class rank, cover letter, unofficial transcript, and a writing sample.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, or substantially contribute to mergers & acquisitions, private equity investment/ leveraged buyout transactions, and/or capital markets transactions.
• Advise on corporate governance, venture capital investments and private offerings of equity or debt.
• Prepare and review Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K filings and proxy statements; collaborate with national clients on fast-paced transactions.

Skills

Mergers & Acquisitions

Private Equity

Capital Markets

Leadership

Communication skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensed to practice in Minnesota

Job description

Corporate Associate Attorney - Minneapolis

Job Category: Attorney

Requisition Number: CORPO002429

• Posted : July 23, 2026
• Full-Time

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Minneapolis
50 South Sixth Street
Suite 2600
Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA

Minneapolis
50 South Sixth Street
Suite 2600
Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA

Stinson LLP is seeking an Associate with four to six years of experience to join our growing Corporate Finance Division in our Minneapolis office.

This position provides an opportunity to join a strong and well-established corporate group serving sophisticated, national clients on dynamic and fast-paced transactions. Attorneys in our Corporate Finance Division work on a broad range of transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, ‘34 Act compliance and reporting, venture capital and early stage investment transactions (issuer-side and investor side), private equity transactions (fund formation and governance as well as investments and exits), structured finance transactions, and investment management representations advising broker-dealers and investment advisers.

Qualified applicants will possess excellent academic credentials, will have strong writing, analytical, organizational, leadership and communication skills and will be licensed to practice in or be eligible for admission without examination in Minnesota.

The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience leading, managing, or substantially contributing to mergers and acquisitions, private equity investment / leveraged buyout transactions, and/or capital markets transactions.

Additional experience with respect to corporate governance matters, venture capital investment transactions, private offerings of equity and/or debt securities, and/or providing advice with respect to Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K filings and proxy statements is preferred, but not required. Candidates should be prepared to work collaboratively on teams serving sophisticated, national clients on dynamic and fast-paced transactions.

At Stinson LLP, we are committed to the success of our attorneys. We are equally committed to providing competitive, affordable health and wellness benefits to help take care of yourself and your family, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans
• Medical savings accounts
• Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and attorney leave for various reasons, including birth or adoption of a child and personal and/or family health; generous paid military leave
• Paid bar dues, approved bar association memberships and CLE expenses
• Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses, back-up child and elder care, and employee discount program

Our associate compensation structure has two components: (1) a base salary (based on an 1850 billable hour target) and (2) a discretionary merit bonus based on performance. The salary range for this role is $230,000 – $260,000. Offers will include a signing bonus. The salary range for this position is based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, and location. The range is provided as an initial approximation at the time of posting and may vary based on the individual’s unique qualifications and experience.

Stinson LLP is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply to be considered for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. We conduct criminal background checks on all individuals offered employment. Information gathered through applicant voluntary self-identification will be used for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential. We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the Stinson LLP application process should contact Human Resources at 316.268.7962 or [e-mail] .

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