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

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct access to partners

Expedited path to growth

Job summary

A full-service law firm in Ohio is seeking a Senior M&A Associate with over 5 years of law firm experience to join their expanding mergers and acquisitions unit. The role involves leading significant M&A transactions, advising clients on strategic matters, and managing the due diligence process. The ideal candidate must be licensed or obtain a license to practice law in Ohio and exhibit strong negotiation and document drafting skills. This position offers direct access to partners and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects effectively.
• Candidate must obtain a license to practice law in Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile M&A transactions including acquisitions and mergers.
• Advise clients on strategic matters and negotiate terms.
• Handle documents like purchase agreements and disclosure schedules.
• Manage the due diligence process and client relationships.

Skills

Mergers and Acquisitions

Negotiation

Client Relationship Management

Document Drafting

Due Diligence

Education

Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio

Job description

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

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC is a full‑service law firm with offices in Akron, Canton and Cleveland. Founded over 100 years ago, our attorneys are nationally recognized and award‑winning. We are growing and actively seeking an M&A Associate who will be a key part of our rapidly expanding mergers and acquisitions unit.

The M&A Associate will work on sophisticated transactions, representing top‑tier clients and collaborating directly with partners and 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, 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 creation/restructuring of business entities

Qualifications

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

We offer direct access to partners and shareholders from the start, an expedited path to growth, and a culture where your work truly matters. If you want your voice to be heard and your impact felt, we encourage you to apply.