Corporate M&A / Private Equity Associate Attorney
Aligned Talent Acquisition
Job Description
Job Description
Chicago | Hybrid
Corporate M&A / Private Equity Associate Attorney AmLaw 50 Opportunity Compensation$235,000 – $390,000+
Aligned Talent Acquisition is recruiting for an experienced Corporate M&A / Private Equity Associate Attorney opportunity with a leading Am Law 50 firm in Chicago .
This is an excellent opportunity for a corporate associate interested in sophisticated mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, and strategic investments for leading companies, sponsors, and investors.
Ideal Background• 3–6 years of sophisticated corporate transactional experience
• Significant experience with mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions
• Experience representing private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, strategic buyers, sellers, and other corporate clients
• Experience with leveraged buyouts, add-on acquisitions, dispositions, strategic investments, joint ventures, and other complex transactions
• Experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, merger agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and ancillary transaction documents
• Experience conducting and managing legal due diligence and coordinating complex transaction closings
• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated transactions in a fast-paced environment
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• Strong academic credentials
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted
Why This OpportunitySophisticated M&A and private equity transactions
Opportunity to represent leading private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and strategic clients
Exposure to complex middle-market and large-cap transactions
Significant deal responsibility and direct client interaction
Collaborative platform with nationally recognized corporate practices
Excellent long-term career development and advancement opportunities
Interested?If you're a Chicago corporate associate with M&A and private equity experience, I'd love to have a confidential conversation about this opportunity.
Even if you're not actively looking, it never hurts to know what's out there. I'm happy to discuss compensation, partnership track, billable expectations, firm culture, and whether this opportunity could make sense for your career.
All inquiries are confidential.
Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition
$260k
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