Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC is a full-service law firm with offices located in in Akron, Canton, and Cleveland. Founded over 100 years ago, Buckingham and its attorneys are nationally-recognized and award-winning. We are currently seeking an M & A Associate who will work in our Canton office. The person who fills this role will have the opportunity to become a part of a growing mergers and acquisitions team. The essential job functions are: Drafting and negotiating contracts and advising on related transactions; Advising on mergers and acquisitions and business entity governance matters; Advising on choice of entity and creating and restructuring business entities; Assisting in due diligence efforts and post-deal integration; Maintaining a current working knowledge of laws and regulatory developments; and Structuring and drafting documents for commercial and finance transactions. Our ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Interest in pursuing a long term career in our law firm environment, developing a book of business and a successful practice over time; Minimum 5 years of experience in a law firm or in house legal department; Experience and/or background in business, tax, commercial transactions, lending, finance, or accounting preferred; Strong drafting, research, and writing skills; Ability to work effectively with teams and independently, as well as manage and prioritize multiple projects; Strong analytical skills; Ability to work with staff, attorneys at all levels, and firm clients successfully. Candidate must be licensed or attain license to practice law in the State of Ohio. This is a full-time position, and compensation is commensurate with experience. Buckingham will provide exceptional support to help you expand your skills and practice. Additionally, we provide excellent health and wellness benefits.