Corporate Associate - Mergers & Acquisitions
About the role
Faegre Drinker is actively recruiting an associate to join the Corporate practice group in any of its U.S. offices. Candidates must specify the preferred office in their cover letter. The Corporate Practice Group serves public and private companies, private equity funds, and financial institutions, offering a full range of corporate services. The firm emphasizes flexibility within a collaborative, client‑focused environment.
Responsibilities
- Drafting transaction documents
- Leading due diligence teams
- Managing specialists
- Managing multiple assignments in parallel
Requirements
- Three to six years of experience in corporate law
- Particular experience in mergers & acquisitions and other general corporate and commercial matters
Qualifications
- Excellent writing skills
- Superior academic record
Skills
- Experience incorporating artificial intelligence into legal practice (preferred)
- Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently
Benefits
- Productivity and discretionary bonuses
- Life, health, accident and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
Pay
The anticipated initial annual salary range is $180,000–$315,000. Actual salary will be based on relevant skills, training, experience, and other job‑related factors, including work location, consistent with applicable law.
Schedule
In‑office work policy requires attorneys to work from a Faegre Drinker office three days per week to balance in‑person collaboration, relationship‑building, client service, and flexibility.