M&A Associate Attorney — High-Impact Deals (Minneapolis)

The Right Staff (United States); Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

THE RIGHT STAFF is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney for direct hire, on-site in Downtown Minneapolis. The role offers exposure to sophisticated transactions, drafting, due diligence, and direct work with experienced M&A attorneys and clients. Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills are essential.

The candidate should have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, Minnesota Bar eligibility, and 2+ years of corporate/M&A experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school is required.
• Minnesota Bar admission or eligibility within a set period after hire is required.
• 2+ years of meaningful corporate/M&A experience.
• Experience with legal due diligence, closings, and drafting/revising transaction documents.
• Strong drafting, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and revise transaction documents (purchase agreements, closing docs, resolutions, certificates, disclosure schedules).
• Conduct legal due diligence by reviewing contracts, corporate records, and transaction materials.
• Identify legal/business issues, assess risk, and provide practical recommendations.
• Manage transaction workstreams with checklists, deadlines, and coordination among clients, attorneys, and paralegals.
• Review proposed revisions and assist with negotiations with opposing counsel and other parties.
• Communicate clearly with clients, supervising attorneys, colleagues, and transaction participants.

Skills

Analytical ability

Drafting

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

iManage

Intapp

Job description

THE RIGHT STAFF is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney for direct hire, on-site in Downtown Minneapolis. The role offers exposure to sophisticated transactions, drafting, due diligence, and direct work with experienced M&A attorneys and clients. Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills are essential.

The candidate should have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, Minnesota Bar eligibility, and 2+ years of corporate/M&A experience.