Corporate / M&A Associate

Aligned Talent Acquisition • Cleveland, OH

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Aligned Talent Acquisition is seeking talented Corporate / M&A Associates for opportunities with respected law firms in the Cleveland market. These firms range from sophisticated regional platforms to nationally recognized AmLaw firms. They are looking for attorneys experienced in mergers & acquisitions, private equity, financing, and complex corporate transactions. Aligned Talent Acquisition continuously builds relationships with strong transactional attorneys for confidential conversations about current or upcoming opportunities.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of corporate and transactional experience
• Experience handling sophisticated M&A or business transactions
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship skills
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Ohio Bar admission preferred or ability to waive in

Nice To Haves

• Experience with private equity or financing transactions is a plus

Responsibilities

• Handling mergers & acquisitions
• Handling private equity transactions
• Handling corporate governance and entity formation
• Handling joint ventures and strategic partnerships
• Handling financing and restructuring transactions
• Handling commercial contracts and general business transactions
• Handling middle-market and national transactional matters
• Providing day-to-day outside general counsel advisory work
• Working with private companies, founders, investors, lenders, sponsors, and management teams across a broad range of industries

Benefits

• Hybrid flexibility
• Meaningful client interaction and hands-on deal experience
• Lower cost of living
• Partnership-track and long-term growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree