M&A Associate Attorney — Fast-Paced Deals & Client Impact

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. in Minneapolis seeks a Mergers and Acquisitions Associate Attorney with two plus years of meaningful M&A experience to join our corporate team. The role offers exposure to sophisticated transactions, direct client interaction, and opportunities for early responsibility. Ideal candidates have strong drafting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with attention to detail. Primary in-office work in Minneapolis with limited remote options.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school is required.
• Licensed to practice in Minnesota or eligible for admission within a specified period after hire.
• Two-plus years of meaningful corporate/M&A experience.
• Experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreements and closing documents.
• Experience with legal due diligence, risk assessment, and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, revise, and manage transaction documents with emphasis on closing materials.
• Identify and analyze legal and business issues; conduct targeted legal research as needed.
• Manage transaction workstreams from signing through closing and coordinate deliverables.
• Assist in negotiations and develop positions with supervising attorneys.
• Communicate with clients, colleagues, and opposing counsel clearly and professionally.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Team collaboration

Legal research

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Minnesota Bar admission or eligible

Tools

iManage

InTapp

Job description

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. in Minneapolis seeks a Mergers and Acquisitions Associate Attorney with two plus years of meaningful M&A experience to join our corporate team. The role offers exposure to sophisticated transactions, direct client interaction, and opportunities for early responsibility. Ideal candidates have strong drafting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with attention to detail. Primary in-office work in Minneapolis with limited remote options.