Senior Corporate Transactional Associate

Direct Counsel is seeking a Senior Corporate Associate to join a growing and sophisticated transactional practice in Minneapolis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced corporate attorney looking to play a significant role in complex deal execution while working closely with clients and senior attorneys on high-value business transactions.

The ideal candidate will have 5--8 years of corporate transactional experience gained in a large law firm environment and a strong background handling mergers and acquisitions, financings, and other strategic corporate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support sophisticated corporate transactions from inception through closing
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents related to mergers and acquisitions, financings, and other strategic business transactions
• Conduct legal due diligence and manage transaction workstreams
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and multidisciplinary deal teams throughout the transaction lifecycle
• Advise clients on corporate governance, transactional strategy, and risk management considerations
• Collaborate with partners and attorneys across practice groups to deliver practical and business-focused legal solutions
• Manage multiple transactions simultaneously while maintaining exceptional client service

Qualifications

• 5--8 years of corporate transactional experience
• Significant experience handling mergers and acquisitions, financings, and complex business transactions
• Large law firm experience preferred
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and project management skills
• Excellent research, writing, and communication abilities
• Strong academic credentials
• Ability to manage sophisticated transactions with increasing independence
• Active Minnesota Bar admission required

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $220,000 -- $255,000
• 4x4 Hybrid Model (in-office Wednesdays plus four additional in-office days per month)
• Sophisticated transactional practice with substantial client exposure
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities

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