Associate - Corporate and Finance

About the role

Taft is seeking a team‑oriented Corporate and Finance Associate to join the Cleveland or Indianapolis office, focusing on middle‑market lending, ESOP and transactional work. The Associate will work closely with partners and clients on sophisticated transactions across a broad range of industries and serve as a key member of Taft’s ESOP practice.

Responsibilities

• Draft term sheets
• Conduct due diligence reviews of data rooms and prepare due diligence reports
• Draft transaction documents including purchase agreements, loan agreements, collateral documents, seller notes, board resolutions, and employment agreements
• Manage deal execution in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment
• Work closely with partners and clients on sophisticated transactions across various industries

Requirements

2‑5 years of experience handling substantive corporate and transactional matters, including entity formation and governance, commercial financing (working capital lines of credit, term loan facilities, asset‑based lending), and other complex business transactions.

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Sound business judgment
• Ability to manage deal execution in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Long‑term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Bonus

Pay

The salary range for this position is $210,000/yr – $265,000/yr. Actual compensation may vary based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.