About the Position:
Our client, a leading Am Law Firm, has an active need for a corporate lawyer with strong M&A and private equity experience to join its Chicago office as an associate. This firm’s corporate practice gives attorneys the opportunity to advise prominent clients on complex, market-shaping transactions within a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture that prioritizes mentorship, growth, and impactful deal experience.

Highlights:
· Chambers-ranked corporate practice
· Ranked by Chambers as a top firm for career development, associate satisfaction, and associate retention
· Firm is dedicated to the continuous growth and advancement of its attorneys
· Dynamic and supportive environment

Responsibilities:
· Advise clients, including private equity firms, across a wide range of corporate matters and provide strategic guidance throughout complex deals
· Prepare acquisition and disposition agreements as well as closing documents
· Represent financial sponsors and strategic buyers and sellers with sell-side transactions, leveraged buyouts, and growth equity and minority investments

Required Qualifications:
· 3-6 years of experience handling a range of corporate transactions, with a particular emphasis on private equity and M&A
· Experience preparing acquisition/disposition agreements and related closing documents
· Excellent academic credentials

Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $260,000 – $390,000.