Corporate M&A – Associate or Counsel (2+ yrs; 7+ yrs) – Sophisticated Midsize La

Corporate M&A – Associate or Counsel (2+ yrs; 7+ yrs) – Sophisticated Midsize Law Firm 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 prepare 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)

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