Mid-to-Senior Level M&A Associate

Location: Columbus, Indianapolis

Experience Level: At least 4 years (Licensed since 2019 or earlier)

Work Type: In-Office

About the Firm

The firm is a leading law firm with over 325 lawyers across offices in Columbus, Chicago, DuPage County, Illinois, New York, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. The firm is committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment. Its focus is on professional growth, work-life balance, and providing excellent service to clients.

Position Overview

The firm is seeking attorneys with at least 4 years of law firm corporate transactional experience to join their team in Columbus and Indianapolis offices. Successful candidates will work with attorneys across several offices representing buy-side and sell-side clients in all forms of mergers, acquisitions, strategic alliances, and financing transactions of all sizes.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with a sophisticated and busy transactional practice
• Manage transactions including M&A, private equity, and financing transactions
• Collaborate across practice groups and offices
• Engage in business development activities
• Receive training opportunities with growing levels of responsibility

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice since 2019 or earlier
• Recent law firm experience
• Experience preparing complex transactions and agreements
• Experience preparing disclosure documents and ancillary agreements
• Experience interacting directly with clients
• Strong business acumen
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Team-oriented mentality
• Highly motivated
• Flexible and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Experience working with diverse cultures and backgrounds

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive base salaries and bonus opportunities

One-on-One career coaching and professional development opportunities

Quality benefits programs including an annual stipend to support interests and hobbies outside of the workplace

Early opportunities to serve in firm leadership roles

Partnership track opportunities

How to Apply

Please include a resume listing all significant and relevant experiences.

Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.

The firm embraces a work environment that is collaborative, welcoming, and focused on growth. To maintain its culture, the firm is committed to building an inclusive workplace where talented attorneys from all backgrounds serve clients, focus on professional development, and perform to their highest potential. The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in The Diversity Lab's Mansfield Rule 6.0.