Overview
Messerli Kramer is a leading full-service law firm in Minneapolis. We have a well-earned reputation within the business community of providing sound, reasoned, practical and comprehensive legal advice. Messerli Kramer represents a variety of clients across a series of practice groups: Banking and Finance, Business Litigation, Corporate and Estate Planning, Commercial Real Estate and Family Law.
Position Details
We are looking for a corporate and securities attorney with at least 5-10 years of experience to help expand our corporate practice. This ideal candidate will have experience in corporate, transactional and securities law matters. Candidate will possess excellent communication and writing skills, attention to detail and takes initiative to support our clients. The position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a thriving and accomplished Corporate practice group.
Responsibilities
Formation and operation of Minnesota, Delaware (and other state) corporations and limited liability companies
Counseling new companies regarding choice of entity
Mergers, acquisitions and dispositions
Private placements, Regulations D offerings, and Federal and state securities law compliance and filings
Implementation of equity incentive plans including stock options and restricted stock
Drafting board and stockholder resolutions for various corporate actions
Counseling directors and executive officers of corporate entities
Structuring equity allocations to founders and employees of startup companies
Seed and venture capital financing transactions
Drafting NDAs, MSAs, Terms of Use, employment agreements, shareholder agreements, buy-sell agreements and other general corporate agreements
Basic familiarity with recurring tax, employment and intellectual property issues
Benefits
Medical (PPO and High Deductible Plan Options) + Employer HSA Contribution if elect HDHP health plan)
Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care, Limited Purpose Flex Plan, Voluntary Life and Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance.
Eligible for annual 401K Employer Safe Harbor 4% Contribution after 1,000 hours worked.
Employer Paid Long Term Care Coverage for attorneys.
Plus, the opportunity to work with commensurate professionals who are experts in their field.
Messerli Kramer is fully committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Messerli Kramer to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, military status, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other protected status.
5-10 years of proven experience in corporate and securities law
Ability to handle multiple assignments and collaboration within the Corporate and M&A team
Must have strong legal writing skills, analytical and ability to build relationships
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
Licensed to practice law in MN
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