Corporate Transactional Associate Attorney (M&A & Private Equity)
$220k - $250kDirect Counsel
Job Description
Job Description
Direct Counsel is seeking a Corporate Transactional Associate with 3–6 years of experience to join a nationally recognized business practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney looking to work on sophisticated M&A, private equity, growth equity, and general corporate transactions while collaborating with partners and clients across a national platform.
The ideal candidate will have significant transactional experience and the ability to independently manage deals, maintain client relationships, and deliver practical business-focused legal advice.
LocationsThis position is open to:
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Represent public and private companies, private equity sponsors, and investors in a broad range of corporate transactions
- Manage mergers and acquisitions transactions from inception through closing
- Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents and ancillary agreements
- Conduct legal due diligence and prepare diligence reports
- Advise clients on general corporate governance and business matters
- Support private equity transactions, growth equity financings, and joint ventures
- Draft and negotiate commercial agreements and related corporate documents
- Coordinate deal teams and manage transaction timelines while maintaining exceptional client service
- 3–6 years of corporate transactional experience
- Significant experience with:
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Private Equity Transactions
- Growth Equity Financings
- General Corporate Transactions
- Capital Markets Transactions
- Experience handling due diligence, drafting transaction documents, and managing closings
- Experience with joint ventures and commercial contracts is a plus
- Strong drafting, negotiation, project management, and client relationship skills
- Ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions with minimal supervision
- Outstanding academic credentials from an accredited law school
- AmLaw 100–200 law firm experience strongly preferred
- Active Ohio Bar admission required
- Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors, including experience level, education, geographic market, and relevant skills.
- For Cleveland, the expected salary range is $220,000 – $250,000.
- Performance- and hours-based bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Hybrid work environment
- National platform with cross-office collaboration
- Early responsibility and significant client interaction
- Clear path to partnership and long-term career growth
- Entrepreneurial and business-development-focused culture
- Nationally recognized business practice
- Sophisticated M&A and private equity deal work
- Strong internal support and collaborative culture
- Opportunity to manage transactions and build client relationships early
- Strategic investment in practice growth and attorney development
Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.
Vacancy posted 26 days ago
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