M&A Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; Kentucky; On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services in Cleveland is seeking a Mid-to-Senior Level M&A Associate to join its Cleveland office. The successful candidate will advise corporate clients on acquisitions, dispositions, minority investments, and governance, with broad deal execution responsibilities.

Ideal candidates have 4–8 years of M&A and corporate experience, strong drafting skills for purchase agreements, and a track record in governance issues.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of M&A and general corporate experience.
• Significant experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreements and other core transaction documents.
• Strong background in advising clients on corporate governance and structuring issues.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Team-oriented, self-starter mentality with strong project management skills.
• Superior academic credentials and large law firm or well-regarded boutique experience preferred.
• Admission to the Ohio Bar (or ability to waive in) required.

Responsibilities

• Advise corporate clients on acquisitions, dispositions, minority investments, and governance issues.
• Manage significant deal execution responsibilities across diverse industries.
• Interact directly with clients and senior partners on transactions.

Skills

M&A experience

General corporate law

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Instructional background

Education

J.D. (Law Degree)

Ohio Bar admission

Job description

M&A Associate – Mid to Senior Level

A prominent Midwest-based Am Law 200 firm is conducting a confidential search for a Mid-to-Senior Level M&A Associate to join its Cleveland office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced corporate associate seeking broad transactional exposure and direct client engagement.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will advise corporate clients on a wide range of transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, minority investments, and general corporate governance matters. The role offers significant deal execution responsibilities and the opportunity to work with both publicly traded and privately held companies across diverse industries.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 4–8 years of M&A and general corporate experience
• Significant experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreements and other core transaction documents
• Strong background in advising clients on corporate governance and structuring issues
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Team-oriented, self-starter mentality with strong project management skills
• Superior academic credentials and large law firm or well-regarded boutique experience preferred
• Admission to the Ohio Bar (or ability to waive in) required

Why Consider This Role?

• Broad and varied transactional work across industries
• Close collaboration with senior partners and direct client interaction
• Collegial, entrepreneurial team with clear paths for progression
• Competitive compensation package (exact salary confidential and commensurate with experience)
• Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid leave