M&A Associate (5-7 Years Experience) (Multiple Positions & Locations) - Des Moines, IA

Fredrikson & Byron; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fredrikson & Byron in Des Moines seeks an M&A Associate with 5–7 years of experience in private equity transactions joining our national private equity M&A practice. You will work closely with partners and clients to structure, negotiate, and close complex deals.

The ideal candidate has a strong academic record, a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, an active U.S. license, and the ability to promptly gain admission in Minnesota, with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of prior experience in private practice.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills.
• Strong academic background.
• J.D. from an ABA-Accredited Law School.
• Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and ability to promptly get admitted in Minnesota.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Education

J.D. from ABA-Accredited Law School

Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Job description

Who We Are:

Fredrikson & Byron is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.

Overview:

We are seeking M&A Associates with five to seven years of legal experience in M&A, with an emphasis on private equity transactions. Ideal candidates thrive in a team-first environments and are interested in joining our national private equity M&A practice.

Our Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• 5-7 years of prior experience in private practice
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills
• Strong academic background
• J.D. from an ABA-Accredited Law School
• Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and ability to promptly get admitted in the state of Minnesota

Our Benefits:

Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and care‑giving guidance), paid-parental leave, parenting classes, pre-tax parking and transportation options, and much more! Our retirement plan includes financial planning, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401k/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.

About Fredrikson:

Fredrikson & Byron is a leading Midwest law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally and globally. With a reputation as the firm "where law and business meet", our attorneys bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to work with clients and operate as business advisors and strategic partners as well as legal counsel. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs while reflecting inclusion and diversity as core values. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. The firm's 425 attorneys serve clients from offices in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Mexico and China. Learn more at fredlaw.com or LinkedIn.

Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and/or federal laws.