Corporate Finance Associate - Minneapolis
Company: Direct Counsel
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Direct Counsel is representing
an Am Law 100 firm seeking a junior to mid-level Associate for its
Corporate Finance Practice in Minneapolis. Position: Corporate
Finance Associate Location: Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid) Compensation:
$205,000 - $260,000 per year Position Summary: This is an excellent
opportunity for a Corporate Finance Associate (3–6 years) to join a
highly regarded Corporate Finance Practice. The role offers
exposure to a broad range of sophisticated finance transactions,
representing both lenders and borrowers in complex deals, including
syndicated credit facilities, acquisition financings, and private
credit facilities. Associates in this group receive meaningful
responsibility, direct client contact, and opportunities to work on
matters across industries and jurisdictions. Key Responsibilities:
Represent lenders and borrowers in finance transactions, including
syndicated credit facilities, acquisition financings, and private
credit facilities. Draft, review, and revise key finance documents,
including credit agreements, debt commitment letters, security
agreements, and closing deliverables (secretary’s certificates,
resolutions, legal opinions, schedules, exhibits). Manage deal
processes and ensure timely, accurate completion of transactions.
Interact directly with clients, providing strategic legal and
business advice. Collaborate with colleagues across practice
groups, supporting a team-oriented environment. Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. 3–6 years of
relevant experience in finance or corporate law, with substantial
exposure to finance transactions. Experience in lender and borrower
representations strongly preferred. Prior work with private equity
sponsors and portfolio companies beneficial. Strong academic
credentials, superior drafting skills, and excellent attention to
detail. Admission to one or more state bars required. Proactive,
team-oriented, and able to take significant responsibility for
client interaction and deal management. Application Materials:
Resume and law school transcript required.
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