Corporate Securities Attorney Minneapolis

MESSERLI & KRAMER; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prominent law firm as a Corporate Associate in Minneapolis, where you will leverage your expertise in corporate and securities law. This role offers a dynamic environment to work on mergers, acquisitions, and various corporate matters, providing you with the opportunity to grow professionally within a supportive team. You will be instrumental in guiding clients through complex legal landscapes while honing your skills in negotiation and legal writing. If you're looking to make a significant impact in a thriving practice group, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus incentives

Annual bonus incentives

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in corporate and securities law.
• Strong legal writing, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Formation and operation of corporations and LLCs in various states.
• Counseling on mergers, acquisitions, and compliance with securities law.
• Drafting corporate agreements and resolutions.

Skills

Corporate Law

Securities Law

Legal Writing

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

This posting is for our Corporate Associate opening in our Minneapolis office’s Corporate and M&A group.

Overview

Messerli Kramer is a leading full-service law firm in Minneapolis. We have a well-earned reputation within the business community of providing sound, reasoned, practical and comprehensive legal advice. Messerli Kramer represents a variety of clients across a series of practice groups: Banking and Finance, Business Litigation, Corporate and Estate Planning, Commercial Real Estate and Family Law.

We are looking for a corporate and securities attorney with at least 5-10 years of experience to help expand our corporate practice. This ideal candidate will have experience in corporate, transactional and securities law matters. Candidate will possess excellent communication and writing skills, attention to detail and takes initiative to support our clients. The position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a thriving and accomplished Corporate practice group.

Responsibilities

• Formation and operation of Minnesota, Delaware (and other state) corporations and limited liability companies
• Counseling new companies regarding choice of entity
• Mergers, acquisitions and dispositions
• Private placements, Regulations D offerings, and Federal and state securities law compliance and filings
• Implementation of equity incentive plans including stock options and restricted stock
• Drafting board and stockholder resolutions for various corporate actions
• Counseling directors and executive officers of corporate entities
• Structuring equity allocations to founders and employees of startup companies
• Seed and venture capital financing transactions
• Drafting NDAs, MSAs, Terms of Use, employment agreements, shareholder agreements, buy-sell agreements and other general corporate agreements
• Basic familiarity with recurring tax, employment and intellectual property issues

Requirements

• 5-10 years of proven experience in corporate and securities law
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and collaboration within the Corporate and M&A team
• Must have strong legal writing skills, analytical and ability to build relationships
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Licensed to practice law in MN

Base compensation will vary based on level of experience and practice specialty. Associate compensation range $150,000-210,000. Associate Attorneys are also eligible for quarterly and/or annual bonus incentives based on performance.

Messerli Kramer is fully committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Messerli Kramer to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, military status, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other protected status.