Corporate Associate

Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nashville, US
On-site

Who this role is best for

Corporate associates with 3-5 years of transactional experience and exposure to M&A or venture capital will find this role in Nashville offers a chance to work on complex deals across multiple industries.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3-5 years of transactional experience in M&A or venture capital
    — “3-5 years of broad corporate transactional experience”
  • Individuals who have worked with public and private companies across varied industries
    — “working with public and private companies, entrepreneurs, and investors across a diverse range of industries”
  • Professionals who thrive in a collaborative, collegial environment with growth opportunities
    — “inclusive, collegial, and supportive environment, offering opportunities for professional growth”

Things to consider

  • The role is based in Nashville, requiring either TN Bar admission or eligibility for admission or waiver
    — “Admission to the TN Bar or eligibility to gain admission or waive in”
  • The firm is highly regarded nationally, which may impact expectations for performance and visibility
    — “our highly regarded Corporate Department”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in structuring and closing complex business deals in your resume and interviews
    — “working closely with clients and team members to structure, negotiate, and close business deals”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage projects and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
    — “demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and manage projects”
  • Showcase academic credentials and any relevant coursework or honors in your application materials
    — “strong academic credentials”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • participate in corporate transactions
  • structure and negotiate deals
  • advise on corporate matters
Typical background
corporate lawtransactional experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Corporate Transactional ExperienceMergers & AcquisitionsPrivate EquitySecurities

Preferred

Venture CapitalCorporate Governance

Stack & domain

Corporate TransactionsMergers & AcquisitionsEmerging Companies & Venture CapitalPrivate EquitySecuritiesWritingResearchAnalytical SkillsProject ManagementTeam CollaborationLegal ComplianceCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingLeadershipCorporate LawTransactional LawVenture Capital

About the role

Original posting from Barnes & Thornburg LLP via Ashby

CORPORATE ASSOCIATE

Location: Nashville, TN

The Nashville office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP is seeking an Associate to join the Corporate Department.

Barnes & Thornburg LLP is seeking a Corporate Associate to join our firm and our highly regarded Corporate Department. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of broad corporate transactional experience. Prior work involving mergers & acquisitions (M&A), emerging companies & venture capital (EC/VC), private equity, or securities is preferred.

Responsibilities include participating in and managing a variety of corporate transactions, working closely with clients and team members to structure, negotiate, and close business deals, and advising clients on general corporate matters. The successful candidate will have excellent writing and communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a desire to be part of a complex corporate practice, working with public and private companies, entrepreneurs, and investors across a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, life sciences, healthcare, and technology.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • 3-5 years of relevant corporate transactional experience
  • Exposure to M&A, EC/VC, private equity, or securities transactions
  • Strong writing, research, and analytical skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and manage projects
  • Strong academic credentials
  • Admission to the TN Bar or eligibility to gain admission or waive in

ABOUT THE FIRM:

Barnes & Thornburg LLP is an AmLaw 100 firm with 26 offices nationwide. Our Corporate department is known nationally for its experience in handling complex and high-value business transactions, and the firm is recognized for its inclusive, collegial, and supportive environment, offering opportunities for professional growth, learning, and career advancement.

Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement:

Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.

Source: Barnes & Thornburg LLP careers (Ashby)

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