Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Training & development

Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer P.A. is a full-service law firm serving businesses and individuals throughout the Twin Cities and beyond since 1986. Our Apple Valley office has grown alongside the South Metro Area for nearly 40 years, and many of our attorneys are annually recognized in the Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. We pride ourselves on our personalized, responsive approach to legal services and our commitment to helping our clients achieve their goals.

Position Overview

We seek a motivated Corporate Transactional Associate Attorney with 1-3 years of experience to join our dynamic and collaborative Business Law team. In this role, you will work closely with experienced attorneys on diverse corporate and transactional matters, including business formation, mergers and acquisitions, financing, contract drafting and negotiation, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in forming and maintaining corporate entities, including LLCs, corporations, and partnerships

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, shareholder agreements, and other business documents

Perform legal research and prepare memoranda on complex corporate and transactional issues

Support senior attorneys with mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate restructuring transactions

Work directly with clients, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills

Collaborate across practice areas to provide comprehensive legal services

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school

Admitted to practice in Minnesota

Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills

Demonstrated interest or experience in corporate/transactional work

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

What We Offer

Competitive salary ($85,000–$105,000), commensurate with experience

Comprehensive benefits package (health, retirement, etc.)

Firm-provided phone, iPad, and laptop

Professional development and mentorship from experienced attorneys

Collaborative and supportive work environment

Opportunity to handle diverse and challenging legal matters