Corporate Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Corporate Associate Attorney

Cleveland, Ohio
4–6 Years Experience
$210,000–$265,000

A respected AmLaw 100 firm is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney to join its Cleveland office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney looking to work on sophisticated middle-market private equity and transactional matters within a collaborative and growing corporate platform.

The firm is seeking a team-oriented associate with strong corporate transactional experience who is interested in handling complex business transactions while working closely with partners and clients across a broad range of industries. This role will also provide exposure to the firm’s ESOP practice.

Associates in this position may work on matters involving:

• Middle-market mergers & acquisitions
• Buy-side and sell-side transactions
• Private equity transactions
• Entity formation and corporate governance
• Financing and restructuring matters
• Strategic business transactions and joint ventures
• ESOP-related transactional matters
• General outside counsel advisory work for business clients

Responsibilities may include:

• Drafting term sheets and transaction documents
• Conducting due diligence reviews and preparing diligence reports
• Drafting purchase agreements, seller notes, board resolutions, and employment agreements
• Assisting with post-closing matters and transaction integration support
• Advising clients on day-to-day corporate matters and governance issues

• 4–6 years of corporate and transactional experience
• Experience handling sophisticated M&A and private equity transactions
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage transactions in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Experience with financing and restructuring matters preferred
• ESOP transaction experience is a plus, but not required
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship skills
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Ohio Bar admission required or ability to waive in

• Sophisticated middle-market private equity and transactional platform
• Significant client-facing responsibility and hands-on deal experience
• Exposure to ESOP transactions and specialized corporate work
• Collaborative and collegial team environment
• Strong long-term growth and partnership-track potential

Compensation: $210,000–$265,000 DOE, plus bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits package

Interested candidates should submit a resume and deal sheet for confidential consideration.

Even if you’re not actively looking, we’re always happy to serve as a confidential market resource and discuss opportunities that may align with your long-term goals.

Confidential inquiries welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting, Aligned Talent Acquisition
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