Corporate M&A Associate

Ballard Spahr LLP is a more than 750 lawyer firm with 18 offices across the U.S. Our Minneapolis office and the Business & Transactions Department seek to hire a corporate M&A associate with 2-5 years of substantive experience practicing in mergers and acquisitions. Qualified candidates will have substantive experience in mergers and acquisitions and general corporate and commercial matters (such as licensing and technology agreements) and corporate governance. Experience with private equity transactions is a plus. Successful candidates will have strong academic credentials and superior writing and communication skills. An active license in Minnesota is required.

Our Business and Transactions Department has a regional and national practice involving public and private companies and nonprofit organizations, including private equity funds, financial institutions, investment companies, sports and other franchises, public utilities, and hospitals and health services. Our clients include companies engaged in technology; life sciences, including pharmaceutical and medical device; manufacturing and services; 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. The salary for this position is expected to be $205,000-$245,000 depending on experience.

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.

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Practice Areas & Specialty

Corporate, Intellectual Property, Licensing, M&A, Technology Transactions