About the Position:
Our client, a collegial law firm with Midwest roots, is actively seeking corporate M&A attorneys to join its Chicago office in associate and/or counsel roles (title depending on level of experience). This firm’s full-service M&A practice works closely with attorneys across other practices, including tax, executive comp/employee benefits, finance, IP and restructuring, and assists clients with every stage of the process, including crafting transactions, conducting due diligence, securing financing, negotiating terms and documenting results.

Highlights:
· Strong professional and practice development support
· Firm supportive of work-life balance
· Fantastic opportunity for hands-on experience, allowing associates to truly grow and excel

Responsibilities:
· Counsel clients across a range of industries on corporate matters, including entity formation, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions
· Handle due diligence support and provide general business counseling and legal guidance
· Draft and review contracts and preparing corporate documents such as purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, operating/shareholder agreements, and related transaction documents

Required Qualifications:
· 2+ years of corporate transactional experience, including strong M&A experience for Associates; 7+ years of experience for Counsel
· Experience with private equity and/or private company transactions preferred
· If a more senior associate, an interest in business development is preferred
· Strong academic credentials and drafting skills

Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for these positions is $190,000+. (Compensation will be higher at the Counsel level)