About the Position:
Our client, an elite international law firm with clients in over 70 countries, is seeking a corporate M&A and PE lawyer (4+ years of experience) to join its Chicago office as an associate. This firm is Chambers-ranked in both M&A and Private Equity and represents clients in the full spectrum of public and private mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions across a variety of industries.

Highlights:
· Top of market compensation
· Chambers-ranked practice
· Sophisticated, substantive, client-facing work
· Culture of career-long learning with numerous professional development and enrichment initiatives
· Named as one of the “Best Law Firms for Women & Diversity”
· Named as a “Most Admired Law Firm” and as a “Most Prestigious Law Firm”

Responsibilities:
· Focus on mergers, acquisitions, private equity transactions, and other corporate and transactional matters
· Draft and negotiate acquisition agreements
· Supervise and train junior associates

Required Qualifications:
· 4 or more years of experience with M&A and private equity
· Experience taking a lead role in private equity and leveraged buyout transactions
· Strong academic credentials

Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid flexibility)

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $310,000+.