• Toledo, Ohio
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Shumaker seeks a highly motivated Corporate Associate with a minimum of 2 years of corporate transactional experience to join our Corporate Tax & Transactions Service Line in our Toledo office.  The ideal candidate will have experience in mergers and acquisitions, strategic transactions, corporate governance, and a broad range of general corporate matters. This includes drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, confidentiality agreements, organizational documents, resolutions and consents, asset and stock purchase agreements, and merger agreements.
     
    Where You’ll Work
    This position is based in our Toledo office.
     
    What You’ll Do
    • Provide strategic legal counsel on a wide variety of complex transactional matters, including corporate transactions, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, and financing arrangements.
    • Draft, review, and negotiate critical documents throughout the entire lifecycle of corporate transactions, including managing deal and closing due diligence. This encompasses M&A transactions, corporate governance, joint ventures, partnerships, and commercial contracts.
    What We’re Looking For
    • Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
    • Admitted to Ohio bar or eligible for admission 
    • A minimum of 2 years of corporate experience, demonstrating a strong proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts, along with expertise in managing corporate due diligence for sophisticated transactions and closings
    • Experience with M&A transactions, corporate formation and governance, regulatory compliance, and a wide array of general business transactions
    • Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills, coupled with a proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex projects and meet deadlines
    • A proven ability to skillfully manage the entire lifecycle of M&A and other corporate transactions, demonstrating strong attention to detail
    • Demonstrate ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams of attorneys, paralegals, and staff, while consistently maintaining the highest degree of confidentiality
    Who We Are
    We’re not just another law firm - we’re something different. The attorneys at Shumaker are known for creating strong, collaborative working relationships with each other and with their clients. Shumaker attorneys experience true camaraderie, backed by a unique paralegal and staff infrastructure, that allows their practice to thrive. As one of the 200 largest law firms in the United States, we look for skilled professionals who want to build a lifelong career with us.
     
    Physical Requirements
    • Sitting frequently, approximately six out of eight hours per day. Sitting position static for up to one-half hour at a time. 
    • Standing or walking frequently, up to six hours per day.
    • Lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to one hour per day.
    • Bending and stooping occasionally, up to one-half hour per day.
    We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment opportunities. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.
     
    Notice to Recruiters: We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from recruiters for this position. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jodi Bosak, Director of Attorney Recruitment at

    jbosak@shumaker.com

    . Kindly do not contact Shumaker attorneys directly regarding potential candidates.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationToledo, Ohio
    IndustryLegal Services
    Company Size100 to 499 employees
    Year Founded1925
    Websitehttp://www.slk-law.com/

    About Company

    Founded in 1925, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP is a full-service business law firm with more than 260 lawyers and five offices in Toledo and Columbus, Ohio; Tampa and Sarasota, Florida; and Charlotte, North Carolina.  Shumaker is a premier provider of quality legal services.  Whether it's commitment to clients or work in the community, involvement lies at the core of all of Shumaker’s initiatives.

    Skills

    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Accredited Business Accountants (ABA)unmatched
    • Acquisition Strategyunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Contract Negotiationunmatched
    • Corporate Governanceunmatched
    • Corporate Taxunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Due Diligenceunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Legal Researchunmatched
    • Lift/Move 20 Poundsunmatched
    • Mergers and Acquisitionsunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Sales Closing Skillsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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