Corporate Associate Attorney #ESF9198

• Competitive compensation and rewarding bonus structure.


• Robust 401(k) Retirement and Savings Plan


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage


• Company iPhone and firm credit card


• On-site fitness center membership, and great access to a wide array of local amenities


• In-office massage therapist two days per week


• Exposure to sophisticated legal work in a boutique environment


• Edina-based office with free covered parking, and easy access to MSP airport, downtown Minneapolis, and other central points of interest

What you will be doing:

• Focus on traditional and complex transactions for sophisticated clients, including corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, closely held business structuring, and tax planning.


• Participate in projects using a team approach in a collegial environment.


• Work towards accomplishing the client's goals.


• Assist in the professional growth of attorneys in legal skills and business development.


• Draft, negotiate, and close transaction documents.


• Ensure documents presented for signature are thoroughly reviewed and error-free.


• Delegate work to legal administrative assistants and/or paralegals, providing clear expectations and oversight throughout projects.


• Maintain accountability over projects and responsibilities while proactively resolving issues.


• Assess information, anticipate issues and outcomes, and make effective decisions in coordination with senior partners.


• Apply analytical and research skills to effectively add value to each project.

Experience you will need:

• 8+ years of sophisticated corporate transactional experience at a reputable law firm.


• Experience should include a broad range of transactional services, including medium and large mergers and acquisitions, growth stage entity representation, private placements, and financing transactions (equity, debt, mezzanine, etc.).


• Experience in debt and equity structuring/restructuring, sale-leaseback transactions, private equity representation, and transaction document drafting.


• Multi-disciplinary approach experience, including finance or taxation expertise in addition to legal expertise.


• Self-starter with exceptional oral and written communication skills to resolve disputes and provide excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.


• Experience in tax, real estate, litigation, land use planning, commercial lending, intellectual property, and/or estate planning may also be considered.


• Education: Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor or equivalent from an accredited law school required.


• Active license to practice law and/or membership in the state bar.


• Additional consideration for CPA, MBA, or similar professional experience in addition to legal degree.


• Billable hour requirement: 1,800 hours per year.