Senior M&A Attorney: Transactions Lead, On-Site Minneapolis

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

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.