Senior Attorney - Mergers & Acquisitions

THE RIGHT STAFF; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct-hire

Health insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

THE RIGHT STAFF, a trusted placement firm, is assisting a Downtown Minneapolis law firm client by recruiting a Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney. This Direct Hire, on-site opportunity in Minneapolis offers exposure to sophisticated M&A transactions and close collaboration with experienced attorneys and clients.

You will draft and negotiate transaction documents, perform due diligence, manage workstreams, and advise on risk, with strong drafting and analytical skills required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and revise transaction documents, including purchase agreements, closing documents, resolutions, certificates, and disclosure schedules.
• Conduct legal due diligence, including reviewing contracts, corporate records, and other transaction materials.
• Identify and analyze legal and business issues, assess risk, and provide practical recommendations.
• Manage assigned transaction workstreams, including checklists, deadlines, closing deliverables, and coordination with clients, attorneys, paralegals, and other participants.
• Review proposed revisions and assist with negotiations with opposing counsel and other parties.
• Communicate clearly with clients, supervising attorneys, colleagues, and transaction participants.
• Exercise sound judgment and elevate issues when needed.

Skills

M&A experience

Drafting

Due diligence

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

iManage

InTapp

Job description

Job Description

Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney! Direct Hire! On-Site in Minneapolis, MN Do you have 2+ years of meaningful corporate or M&A experience? Are you a detail-oriented Attorney with strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills ready to take on greater responsibility in sophisticated transactions?

THE RIGHT STAFF is assisting our Downtown Minneapolis law firm client with finding a motivated, collaborative Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney to join its well-recognized Corporate/M&A team. This fast-paced practice offers the opportunity to work directly with experienced M&A attorneys and clients while taking on increasing responsibility for transaction execution, negotiation, and client service.

Essential Job Duties

• Draft, review, and revise transaction documents, including purchase agreements, closing documents, resolutions, certificates, and disclosure schedules.
• Conduct legal due diligence, including reviewing contracts, corporate records, and other transaction materials.
• Identify and analyze legal and business issues, assess risk, and provide practical recommendations.
• Manage assigned transaction workstreams, including checklists, deadlines, closing deliverables, and coordination with clients, attorneys, paralegals, and other transaction participants.
• Review proposed revisions and assist with negotiations with opposing counsel and other parties.
• Communicate clearly and proactively with clients, supervising attorneys, colleagues, and transaction participants.
• Exercise sound judgment and appropriately elevate issues when needed.

Minimum Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience drafting closing documents, disclosure schedules, resolutions, and certificates.
• Experience drafting or substantively revising purchase agreements.
• Experience with iManage and InTapp.

Core Competencies

• Dependable, accountable, and able to take ownership of assignments.
• Strong judgment, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and anticipate next steps.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable and comfortable managing changing priorities and multiple tasks.
• Ability to use legal technology and approved AI tools effectively while ensuring accuracy.

Position Benefits, Pay, And Schedule

• Direct-hire opportunity with a respected, full-service Minneapolis law firm.
• $200,000–$260,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated M&A transactions and directly with experienced attorneys and clients.
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid parental leave, 401(k), disability, life insurance, PTO, and voluntary benefits.
• Full-time, primarily on-site in Downtown Minneapolis with remote flexibility 1-2 days per week.
• Monday–Friday schedule, with additional hours as needed to meet transaction deadlines.

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THE RIGHT STAFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.