Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Associate

5 Legal; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Legal, a Top 100 AmLaw firm, seeks an associate to join its Corporate practice in its Minneapolis office. The position requires 3-6 years of experience in corporate law, with strong background in mergers and acquisitions and other general corporate matters.

The candidate should have experience leading due diligence teams, coordinating specialists, drafting transaction documents, and delivering clear, well-written work under minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in corporate law, preferably with M&A exposure.
• Experience handling strategic transactions (mergers, acquisitions, investments, joint ventures).
• Experience leading due diligence teams, coordinating specialists and drafting transaction documents.
• Excellent written communication and strong academic credentials.

Skills

Mergers & Acquisitions

Corporate governance

Due diligence

Transaction documents

Team leadership

Legal writing

Job description

Top 100 AmLaw firm seeks an associate to join their Corporate practice group in any of their offices located in the United States.

The ideal candidate must have 3-6 years of experience in corporate law, with particular experience in mergers & acquisitions and other general corporate and commercial matters. Candidates with specific expertise in strategic transactions (including, mergers and acquisitions, investments and joint ventures), as well as general corporate and corporate governance experience. The candidate must have experience leading due diligence teams, managing specialists and drafting transaction documents. The successful candidate will also have excellent writing skills, superior academics, and the ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision.