Description:
Ice Miller seeks a mid-senior level M&A associate attorney to join our business practice group in Cleveland. Ideal candidates will have four (4) to eight (8) years of experience.About the Role: In this position, you will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of transactional and general corporate work. Candidates should have broad-based M&A and corporate experience and significant experience drafting and reviewing a wide variety of corporate documents. Candidates must have excellent written and oral communication skills, a team-oriented mentality, and be a motivated self-starter with strong law school credentials and references.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and/or assist in advising corporate clients on acquisitions, dispositions, minority investments, and general corporate legal issues
- Collaborate closely with senior attorneys and partners to draft and negotiate transaction documents, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance
- Manage the progress of deals, providing strategic insights and navigating complex deal structures
- Develop and maintain strong advisory relationships with clients, contributing directly to their success
- Take on high levels of responsibility and manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced environment
- Have opportunities for advancement, including partnership track, in a collegial environment
- Collaborate across offices, especially with a busy corporate transactional practice
- Receive training opportunities with growing levels of responsibility
- Engage in business development activities
Requirements:
- J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
- At least four (4) years of experience practicing law in a law firm and in-house environment
- Active law license in Ohio
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Excellent analytical skills and business judgement
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation in a collegial, mid-size firm environment
- Quality benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement programs
- One-on-one career coaching and professional development programming
- A supportive culture centered on mentorship, advancement, and innovation
