M&A Associate – Fall 2027

Fredrikson is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.

Fredrikson is seeking a 3L law student to join our Des Moines office as an entry-level associate in Fall 2027 with a focus on mergers and acquisitions and private equity matters.

Our Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• Demonstrated interest in M&A and private equity matters

• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills

• Strong academic background

• J.D. from an ABA-Accredited Law School

• Ability to join the Firm as a new associate in Fall 2027

Ability to be admitted in the state of Iowa by Fall 2027.

Our Benefits:

Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and care-giving guidance), paid-parental leave, parenting classes, pre-tax parking and transportation options, and much more! Our retirement plan includes financial planning, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401k/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.

The salary range for this position varies by geographical market. In Des Moines, the estimated starting annual pay range is $160,000 per year.

Applying for This Position:

Applications will only be accepted online at www.fredlaw.com/careers-law-students and applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and legal transcript. For assistance with the application process, or for accommodations, please contact [email protected].

Fredrikson & Byron is a leading Midwest law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally and globally. With a reputation as the firm “where law and business meet,” our attorneys bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to work with clients and operate as business advisors and strategic partners as well as legal counselors. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs while reflecting inclusion and diversity as core values. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. The firm’s 425 attorneys serve clients from offices in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Mexico and China. Learn more at fredlaw.com or LinkedIn.

Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and/or federal laws.