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Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP Corporate Attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Posted January 16, 2025 Deadline to Apply February 16, 2025 Taft s is looking to hire a corporate attorney with at least 4 years of M&A experience (preferably as private equity buy-side counsel) who seeks to grow their M&A skillset while applying those skills in a high-growth M&A-adjacent practice area with leadership and business development opportunities. In this hybrid role, the attorney would serve both as a member of our [Tier 1] Private Equity M&A deal teams while also leading deals in which we represent representations & warranties insurance (RWI) underwriters facilitating the placement of RWI. Ideal candidates thrive in bringing order to the deal process by coordinating subject matter experts, addressing complicated issues head-on, and leveraging technology and support staff to enhance the quality and timing of work product produced. Successful candidates must demonstrate: (a) hands-on experience leading M&A due diligence teams and negotiating transactions as a key member of a deal team, including purchasing RWI as part of a transaction, (b) a growth mindset with respect to both practice and business development matters; and (c) proficiency with modern real-time collaboration software tools (e.g., Teams, Office 365, etc.). 4+ years of experience as a transactional attorney in a law firm setting or equivalent in-house role focusing on M&A transactions. Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more. The salary range for this position is $175,000 $330,000/year. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on office location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. __ Taft is a State of Minnesota and City of St. Paul Affirmative Action Employer as required in those jurisdictions. Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.