Corporate Associate

Ballard Spahr LLP is a more than 750 lawyer firm with 18 offices across the U.S. Our Sioux Falls office and the Business & Transactions Department seek to hire a corporate associate with 2-5 years of experience. Qualified candidates should have experience in mergers and acquisitions and general corporate and commercial matters, corporate governance, and advising both emerging and middle-market companies on a wide range of corporate matters. Experience with private equity transactions and working with outside General Counsel is a plus. Successful candidates will have strong academic credentials and superior writing and communication skills. An active license in South Dakota is required.

Our Business and Transactions Department has a regional and national practice involving public and private companies and nonprofit organizations, including ESOP owned companies, private equity funds, financial institutions, investment companies, sports and other franchises, public utilities, and hospitals and health services. Our clients are engaged in a wide range of sectors including technology, life sciences, manufacturing, architectural and engineering, industrial, energy, retail, telecommunications, and software.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated entrepreneurial candidate to thrive in a collegial environment at a firm with a national profile and emphasis on mentoring, community engagement and professional development. Starting salary is $175,000 adjusted for experience and skills.

The firm offers an excellent benefits package which includes medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage; life insurance, short and long-term disability; and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Additional benefits provided are health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a health savings account; firm subsidized emergency child and elder care services; family and medical leave; employee assistance program; and a pre-tax transportation program.

At Ballard Spahr, we believe that our skills, perspectives, and backgrounds drive innovation and excellence, while our unique culture fosters collaboration and success. Our culture of thriving together forms the cornerstone of how we deliver exceptional service and position our firm for a strong future. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

We are not currently accepting search firm submissions for this position. For questions or more information, please contact Molly Perkins, Senior Manager, Legal Recruiting, at perkinsme@ballardspahr.com

Practice Areas & Specialty

Corporate, M&A, Private Equity