Associate Attorney - Minneapolis

Piper Sandler Companies

• $175K — $190K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Self-motivated and detail-oriented problem-solver with high work standards.
  • Experience in securities and M&A transactions is essential.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team under limited supervision.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Willingness to work overtime as needed.
  • Preferred experience in a large law firm or investment bank.
  • Must be licensed to practice law in Minnesota.

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal support to investment banking and capital markets teams.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate engagement letters and transaction documents.
  • Participate in various firm committees, including M&A and opinion committees.
  • Monitor regulatory and legislative changes affecting the firm.
  • Collaborate with internal clients on special projects as needed.
  • Manage outside counsel and legal expenses effectively.
  • Assist with third-party matters and related litigation.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a prestigious law firm environment.
  • Engagement in high-stakes corporate and M&A transactions.
  • Access to professional development and networking opportunities.
  • Involvement in firm committees, enhancing legal expertise and influence.
  • Flexible work environment accommodating changing organizational needs.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

We are currently looking for an associate-level Attorney to provide legal advice on corporate, securities and M&A matters in our Minneapolis, MN office (headquarters). In this role, the attorney would be an Associate General Counsel for Investment Banking and Capital Markets.

Responsibilities:
  • Working with other firm attorneys to provide legal support to the firm's investment banking and capital markets businesses
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating engagement letters, non-disclosure agreements and transaction documents
  • Participating in firm committees, such as commitment committee, M&A committee and opinion committee
  • Monitoring relevant regulatory and legislative changes and requirements
  • Working with internal clients on special projects as requested
  • Managing outside counsel and outside legal expenses
  • Assisting with third-party matters and ancillary litigation matters


Requirements:
  • Candidates must be self-motivated, detail-oriented problem-solvers with high work standards, excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills; and a high-level of discretion, maturity and ethical integrity.
  • Candidates should have relevant experience working on both securities and M&A transactions.
  • Candidates must be able to work well both with a team and independently under limited supervision, and must be able to prioritize, meet deadlines, and be flexible to adapt to changing organizational needs.
  • Candidates must be willing to work overtime as workload requires.
  • Large law firm or investment bank experience strongly preferred.
  • Two to four years of experience is generally preferred.
  • Must be licensed in Minnesota.


The anticipated starting salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $175,000 - $190,000 per year. Placement within this range is dependent upon level of experience, location and other factors. This position is eligible for annual incentive compensation which will be a part of the total compensation. Total compensation for this position will be competitive with the market.

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