Cincinnati | Hybrid

Business Associate Attorney

AmLaw 100 Opportunity

Compensation

$190,000 – $300,000+

A nationally recognized AmLaw 100 firm is seeking a Business Associate Attorney to join its Cincinnati office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing privately held companies, public companies, entrepreneurs, investors, lenders, and private equity sponsors in a broad range of sophisticated corporate and business transactions.

Ideal Background

• 2–6 years of sophisticated corporate or business transactional experience gained at a law firm

• Experience representing private and public companies, business owners, investors, lenders, and private equity sponsors

• Experience handling mergers and acquisitions, business formations, reorganizations, corporate restructurings, and strategic business transactions

• Experience drafting and negotiating asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, commercial contracts, and other corporate transaction documents

• Experience advising clients on corporate governance, entity management, business operations, and general corporate matters

• Experience conducting legal due diligence, managing transaction closings, and coordinating multidisciplinary deal teams

• Experience with private equity, financing transactions, securities matters, or commercial lending is a plus

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client counseling skills

• Ability to independently manage sophisticated matters while maintaining significant client interaction

• Excellent academic credentials

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

• Ohio bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

Broad-based corporate and business transactions practice

Opportunity to advise clients through every stage of the business lifecycle

Sophisticated mergers and acquisitions, governance, and commercial transaction work

Significant client interaction and early responsibility

Strong mentorship, professional development, and partnership-track opportunities

Collaborative AmLaw 100 environment with competitive compensation and benefits

Interested?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.

I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries are always welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com