Corporate Associate - M&A

Quarles & Brady LLP; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Quarles & Brady LLP is seeking a mid-level transactional associate in the Indianapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, Phoenix, or St. Louis offices. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience handling mergers and acquisitions, including drafting documents and leading due diligence efforts.

The firm values strong academics, organization, drafting, and analytical abilities, plus teamwork across lawyers and staff. Equal opportunity employment is emphasized.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of transactional experience, focusing on mergers and acquisitions.
• Experience drafting merger agreements and due diligence materials.
• Excellent academic credentials from a law school.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate M&A documents and ancillary agreements.
• Conduct due diligence and coordinate information gathering for transactions.
• Collaborate with attorneys and non-lawyers across offices to advance deals.

Skills

M&A drafting

Due diligence

Drafting

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Law degree

Job description

Quarles & Brady LLP, an Am Law 200 law firm, seeks a mid-level transactional associate with 3+ years of experience to join our Indianapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, Phoenix, or St. Louis office. While these locations are preferred, we are also open to candidates who are barred in states and reside in cities where we have offices.

The ideal candidate should have experience in drafting documents related to mergers and acquisitions and conducting due diligence in preparation for such transactions. Excellent academic credentials and strong organizational, drafting and analytical skills and experience are a must. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with both lawyers and non-lawyers - inside and outside the firm - are essential.

Quarles is an equal opportunity employer.