Associate - Commercial Transactions

At Taft, we work as one team, driven and committed to helping our clients succeed. A full-service law firm with more than 1,000 attorneys and approximately 1,775 on our team, we have the collaborative approach, advanced technological resources, and depth of services that make us a preeminent law firm.

Taft is seeking a team-oriented associate to join our Commercial Transactions team. This candidate would ideally be located in our Indianapolis office.

Taft is seeking a team-oriented associate with at least 4 years of mid-to-large law firm experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and closing commercial transactions, such as complex supply and distribution agreements (including global agreements), joint venture agreements, technology agreements, transition services agreements, equipment sale and lease transactions and other commercial contracts, along with experience creating templates, playbooks and training client teams. Candidates should have excellent contract drafting and research skills and effective client communication skills. Qualified candidates are responsive, self-starters who can manage his or her time efficiently, and enjoy working on a great team and sharing resources.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, law school transcript, and resume with a full description of relevant experience to Lisa Watson, Chief Recruiting Officer, at lwatson@taftlaw.com.

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