Business & M&A Attorney

Business Associate – Columbus, OH

Build Your Corporate Practice – Business & M&A Associate Opportunity in Columbus, OH!

Aspen Careers is partnering with a well-established national law firm with a strong Ohio presence to identify a Business Associate for its Columbus office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 3 years of corporate and transactional experience who wants to work on sophisticated M&A matters while also developing a broader business counseling practice.

This role is not limited to traditional M&A work. The attorney will have the opportunity to advise businesses on transactions, contracts, negotiations, and day-to-day corporate matters while working closely with experienced attorneys and clients.

Job Title: Business Associate

Location: Columbus, OH

Why You Should Apply

• Work on a mix of mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, and ongoing business counseling matters.
• Advise clients on contracts, complex negotiations, transaction strategy, and other business needs.
• Gain meaningful responsibility for drafting, negotiating, and managing key parts of sophisticated transactions.
• Work directly with experienced senior attorneys who are committed to mentorship, sponsorship, and attorney development.
• Build a broader corporate practice rather than focusing only on one type of transaction.
• Join a growing Columbus team within a firm that offers the resources and reach of a multi-office national platform.
• Benefit from a hybrid work policy with flexibility based on the attorney and business needs.
• Earn competitive compensation that is evaluated based on individual experience and background.

The Ideal Candidate

• 3 years of corporate, transactional, M&A, or closely related business law experience.
• Prior experience working on mergers and acquisitions and corporate matters.
• Strong working knowledge of acquisition agreements and related transaction documents.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and corporate documents.
• Ability to manage meaningful portions of transactions with increasing independence.
• Strong legal writing, communication, organizational, and client-service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and sound professional judgment.
• Licensed to practice law in Ohio.
• Experience with commercial lending, tax, or real estate matters is helpful but not required.
• Genuine interest in developing both transactional and business counseling skills.

About the Firm

• Established national law firm among the NLJ’s Top 150 with more than 350 attorneys across multiple offices and states.
• Provides sophisticated legal services across corporate, transactional, litigation, energy, labor and employment, and other practice areas.
• Strong and growing presence in the Ohio market.
• Collaborative culture that emphasizes teamwork, professional relationships, and client service.
• Experienced senior attorneys are actively involved in mentoring and developing the next generation of lawyers.
• Committed to thoughtful growth and building a strong, connected Columbus team.

What's in It for You?

• Competitive compensation based on individual experience and qualifications.
• Quarterly and discretionary bonus opportunities for eligible associates.
• 1,800 standard billable-hour expectation.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• 401(k) plan with a 3% Safe Harbor employer contribution after eligibility, plus potential additional profit-sharing contributions.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Direct client exposure and meaningful responsibility.
• Strong mentorship and professional development.
• Opportunity to grow within an expanding Columbus corporate practice.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Let’s chat! Whether you're interested in this opportunity or exploring other opportunities in Ohio, reach out to Kelsey today:

Call or Text: (380) 210-2527

Email: kross@aspen-careers.com

Take the next step with a firm that values strong client relationships, professional growth, and collaborative teamwork.