Corporate Associate

Description Squire Patton Boggs is hiring a junior to mid-level Associate with corporate transactional experience to join its sophisticated corporate practice and be part of a highly collaborative team. The position will be based in our Cincinnati office. The individual hired for this position will have an opportunity to assume significant responsibility in complex transactional matters for key clients and be part of a growing local and global team. The candidate can also expect to be involved with a variety of assignments and receive valuable hands-on experience across a range of disciplines, including cross-border mergers and acquisitions, private equity, securities regulation, capital markets, commercial contracts and corporate governance.

Responsibilities

• Advise firm clients on mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactional matters
• Transaction management and due diligence
• Assist with managing client relationships

Academic And Professional Qualifications

• Possess a JD from an accredited law school and a strong academic record
• Admission to the Ohio Bar and be in good standing
• 2-4 years of meaningful experience in a law firm managing mergers and acquisitions, capital markets matters, securities regulation, and/or other corporate transactional matters

Professional Skills & Experience

• Experience in mergers and acquisitions, including acquisitions, dispositions, auctions, carve-out transactions, joint ventures and/or cross-border transactions
• Demonstrated ability to draft purchase agreements, ancillary documents, and third-party legal opinions
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate transaction teams (domestic and cross-border)
• Experience managing due diligence and the data room or data site
• Experience negotiating aspects of corporate transactions

Personal Skills

• Demonstrated capability to work in a team environment and exercise good judgment
• Positive, can-do, and proactive attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Flexible, composed, and ability to prioritize and handle multiple matters simultaneously with a high level of competence and accuracy
• Committed to professional ethics and client confidentiality

Application Process In order to be considered for a position at Squire Patton Boggs, you must formally apply online.

We offer a professional and friendly work environment with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, life, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits.

Squire Patton Boggs will consider qualified applicants for employment with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws.

We are not accepting third party submissions. About Squire Patton Boggs Squire Patton Boggs is a full-service global law firm providing insight at the point where law, business and government meet, giving you a voice, supporting your ambitions and achieving successful outcomes. With over 1,500 lawyers spanning more than 40 offices across four continents, the firm is renowned for its local connections and global influence, delivering comprehensive legal services across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.

Squire Patton Boggs is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion or creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other condition protected by applicable law. This non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.