Business/M & A Non Equity Partner - 6 + years law firm experience

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Ohio is seeking a Senior M&A Associate with over 5 years of experience in law. This position offers the opportunity to lead sophisticated M&A transactions and work collaboratively with partners and clients. The right candidate will have a strong understanding of negotiation, due diligence, and strategic advising in complex financial matters. This role promises a close-knit culture, direct access to decision-makers, and an expedited path for career growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a law firm or in‑house legal department.
• Ability to work effectively with teams and independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support high‑profile M&A transactions.
• Advise clients on strategic matters.
• Handle key documents for M&A deals.
• Manage the due diligence process.
• Consult on business entity governance.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic advising

Project management

Due diligence

Education

Licensed to practice law in Ohio

Job description

Senior M & A Associate - 5 + Years Law Firm Experience

Have you always outworked everyone on every team you have ever been on? Are you analytical, research-persistent, and the definition of self-sufficiency? Are you a meticulous and exacting perfectionist who notices the details when others don’t? Do you know that “good enough” is never good enough? If so, keep reading…

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC is a full‑service law firm with offices located in Akron, Canton, and Cleveland. Founded over 100 years ago, Buckingham is a fixture of the community, and its attorneys are nationally recognized and award‑winning. While well-established, we are growing and actively seeking an M&A Associate. The ideal M&A Associate will have the opportunity to become a key piece of our rapidly growing mergers and acquisitions business unit. You will have the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions, representing top‑tier clients while enjoying the close‑knit culture and hands‑on experience that only a firm like ours can offer. The role includes collaborating directly with Buckingham partners and firm clients on a wide variety of complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support high‑profile M&A transactions, including acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, and complex deals.
• Advise clients on strategic matters, including negotiating terms, structuring deals, and advising on Rep & Warranty Insurance (RWI) and other key deal elements.
• Handle key documents such as purchase agreements and disclosure schedules.
• Own the due diligence process and manage client relationships from start to finish.
• Advise on M&A and business entity governance matters.
• Consult on choice of entity and creating and restructuring business entities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a law firm or in‑house legal department.
• Ability to work effectively with teams and independently, as well as manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Candidate must be licensed or attain a license to practice law in the State of Ohio.

If you want your voice to be heard; if you want direct access to partners and shareholders from the start; if you want to join a team that will actively work to grow you personally and; if you want your work to matter and to see the impact of your effort while having an expedited path to grow your career, then you should talk with us about the M&A Associate Role!