About the Position:
Our client, a collegial law firm with Midwest roots, is actively seeking a corporate M&A attorney to join its Chicago office as an associate. This full-service M&A practice works closely with attorneys across other practice areas, including tax, executive comp/employee benefits, finance, IP and restructuring, and assists clients in every stage of the process to craft transactions, conduct due diligence, secure financing, negotiate terms and document results.

Highlights:
· Strong professional and practice development support
· Firm is supportive of work-life balance
· Role provides strong hands-on experience, allowing associates to 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:
· 3-5 years of corporate transactional experience, including strong M&A experience
· Experience with private equity and/or private company transactions preferred
· Strong academic credentials and drafting skills

Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $200,000 – $250,000.