Business Associate
Tonkon Torp LLP is seeking a junior associate with 1–2 years of law firm experience to join our Business Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney to work on sophisticated transactions in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. The candidate will report to the Business Department Co-Chairs.
The qualified candidate will have:
• Familiarity working on transaction documents, including NDAs, term sheets/LOIs, purchase agreements, ancillary documents, and closing deliverables.
• Assisted with due diligence, including reviewing corporate records, contracts, capitalization tables, and other key documents.
• Assisted with managing deal processes, including timelines, document management and closing checklists.
• Conducted legal research and drafted relevant memos.
• Prepared corporate governance documents, including board and shareholder consents and officer certificates.
• Supported partners and senior associates on general business and corporate matters.
Qualifications:
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted, or eligible for admission, to the bar in Oregon.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in a law firm setting, preferably with a focus on corporate transactions and/or M&A.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Business-minded with an interest in understanding clients’ industries and goals.
• Commitment to high-quality work and client service.
We Offer:
• Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with other prominent local firms.
• Culture that values collaboration in everything we do.
• Work in office Monday through Friday for the first three months; thereafter, work in office Tuesday through Thursday with a minimum of four days in office strongly encouraged.
• Team of professionals driven by a sense of excellence, integrity, commitment to learning, mutual respect, and adaptability.
• Varied career paths supported by strong professional development programs and resources.
• Strong commitment to and support for pro bono activities.
Qualified and interested candidates should submit a PDF of their cover letter and resume to Jeri Chavis, Manager of Attorney Recruiting.
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Tonkon Top LLP is a full-service business law firm in downtown Portland with a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace and opportunities to give back to the communities in which we live and work.
Tonkon Torp is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It welcomes all eligible applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.