About the Position:
Our client, a premier Chicago law firm, is actively seeking an experienced corporate attorney to join its corporate practice group as a partner. The firm handles a broad range of work, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, restructurings, and general corporate counseling for middle-market companies in a variety of industries.

Highlights:
· Firm ranked as a top midsize firm in Chicago
· Collegial and collaborative culture
· Firm provides robust marketing and business development infrastructure

Responsibilities:
· Advise middle-market businesses, private equity sponsors, family-owned companies, and individual entrepreneurs on a broad mix of transactional and corporate governance work
· Lead M&A engagements spanning industries such as food & beverage, industrial manufacturing, professional services, and cannabis
· Manage complex deal work including acquisitions, divestitures, ESOP transactions, and joint ventures
· Handle corporate restructurings, sophisticated commercial agreements, private placements, and general corporate counseling

Required Qualifications:
· 9+ years leading complex M&A work, spanning both private company deals and private equity transactions
· Substantial background counseling middle-market clients on core corporate matters, including governance, commercial agreements, and LLC/shareholder arrangements
· A self-starter mentality and entrepreneurial drive
· Experience with private securities offerings, joint ventures, fund formation, and alternative practice structures is desirable

Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $360,000 – $425,000.