Private Business Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition • Minneapolis, MN

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Private Business Associate Attorney to join its Minneapolis office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing privately held businesses, family-owned companies, entrepreneurs, private equity sponsors, and business owners in sophisticated corporate and transactional matters.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of corporate transactional, business, or M&A experience gained at a sophisticated law firm
• Experience representing privately held companies, closely held businesses, family-owned businesses, founders, entrepreneurs, private equity sponsors, and institutional investors
• Experience handling mergers & acquisitions, business formations, ownership transitions, corporate reorganizations, equity financings, and strategic transactions
• Experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, buy-sell agreements, and other corporate governance documents
• Experience advising clients regarding corporate governance, succession planning, business operations, commercial contracts, and general corporate matters
• Experience managing sophisticated transactions from due diligence through closing
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage client matters while maintaining significant client interaction
• Excellent academic credentials
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Minnesota bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Responsibilities

• Representing privately held businesses, family-owned companies, entrepreneurs, private equity sponsors, and business owners in sophisticated corporate and transactional matters.
• Handling mergers & acquisitions, business formations, ownership transitions, corporate reorganizations, equity financings, and strategic transactions.
• Drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, buy-sell agreements, and other corporate governance documents.
• Advising clients regarding corporate governance, succession planning, business operations, commercial contracts, and general corporate matters.
• Managing sophisticated transactions from due diligence through closing.

Benefits

• Compensation $235,000 – $365,000+
• Nationally recognized Corporate & Private Business practice
• Sophisticated transactional and business advisory work
• Significant client interaction and responsibility
• Opportunity to advise entrepreneurs, closely held businesses, and private equity-backed companies throughout their business lifecycle
• Strong mentorship and professional development
• Collaborative AmLaw 100 environment

What This Job Offers

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