Ballard Spahr LLP
Overview
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Corporate Associate
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Ballard Spahr LLP . Ballard Spahr LLP is a firm with more than 750 lawyers across 18 offices in the U.S. The Sioux Falls office in the Business & Transactions Department seeks to hire a corporate associate with 2-5 years of experience.
Responsibilities/Experience Qualified candidates should have experience in mergers and acquisitions and general corporate and commercial matters, corporate governance, and advising both emerging and middle-market companies on a wide range of corporate matters. Experience with private equity transactions and working with outside General Counsel is a plus. The successful candidate will have strong academic credentials and superior writing and communication skills.
Qualifications An active license in South Dakota is required. The firm seeks a motivated entrepreneurial candidate who can thrive in a collegial environment, with emphasis on mentoring, community engagement and professional development.
About the Firm and Practice Our Business and Transactions Department has a regional and national practice involving public and private companies and nonprofit organizations, including ESOP owned companies, private equity funds, financial institutions, investment companies, sports and other franchises, public utilities, and hospitals and health services. Our clients operate across sectors including technology, life sciences, manufacturing, architectural and engineering, industrial, energy, retail, telecommunications, and software.
Compensation and Benefits Starting salary is
$175,000
adjusted for experience and skills. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage; life insurance, short and long-term disability; a 401(k) plan; health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; a health savings account; firm subsidized emergency child and elder care services; family and medical leave; employee assistance program; and a pre-tax transportation program.
Culture and Equal Opportunity At Ballard Spahr, we believe our skills, perspectives, and backgrounds drive innovation and excellence. Our culture fosters collaboration and success, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer and offers equal consideration to all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.
How to Apply and Contact For questions or more information, please contact Molly Perkins, Senior Manager, Legal Recruiting, at perkinsme@ballardspahr.com. We are not currently accepting search firm submissions for this position.
Job Details
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Law Practice
We also note: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ballard Spahr LLP.
Location and Related Opportunities Sioux Falls, SD • Salary ranges and related postings are shown for reference only. This posting focuses on the Corporate Associate role in Sioux Falls, SD.
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Corporate Associate
role at
Ballard Spahr LLP . Ballard Spahr LLP is a firm with more than 750 lawyers across 18 offices in the U.S. The Sioux Falls office in the Business & Transactions Department seeks to hire a corporate associate with 2-5 years of experience.
Responsibilities/Experience Qualified candidates should have experience in mergers and acquisitions and general corporate and commercial matters, corporate governance, and advising both emerging and middle-market companies on a wide range of corporate matters. Experience with private equity transactions and working with outside General Counsel is a plus. The successful candidate will have strong academic credentials and superior writing and communication skills.
Qualifications An active license in South Dakota is required. The firm seeks a motivated entrepreneurial candidate who can thrive in a collegial environment, with emphasis on mentoring, community engagement and professional development.
About the Firm and Practice Our Business and Transactions Department has a regional and national practice involving public and private companies and nonprofit organizations, including ESOP owned companies, private equity funds, financial institutions, investment companies, sports and other franchises, public utilities, and hospitals and health services. Our clients operate across sectors including technology, life sciences, manufacturing, architectural and engineering, industrial, energy, retail, telecommunications, and software.
Compensation and Benefits Starting salary is
$175,000
adjusted for experience and skills. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage; life insurance, short and long-term disability; a 401(k) plan; health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; a health savings account; firm subsidized emergency child and elder care services; family and medical leave; employee assistance program; and a pre-tax transportation program.
Culture and Equal Opportunity At Ballard Spahr, we believe our skills, perspectives, and backgrounds drive innovation and excellence. Our culture fosters collaboration and success, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer and offers equal consideration to all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.
How to Apply and Contact For questions or more information, please contact Molly Perkins, Senior Manager, Legal Recruiting, at perkinsme@ballardspahr.com. We are not currently accepting search firm submissions for this position.
Job Details
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Law Practice
We also note: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ballard Spahr LLP.
Location and Related Opportunities Sioux Falls, SD • Salary ranges and related postings are shown for reference only. This posting focuses on the Corporate Associate role in Sioux Falls, SD.
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