Private Equity Associate — Lead M&A in Chicago
BCG Attorney Search
BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Private Equity Associate in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 7 years of experience in private equity with a strong background in leading transactions. You will support the Private Equity practice by leading complex M&A deals and collaborating with a national team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the firm's expansion while receiving benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) savings plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr BCG Attorney Search
- Position Summary McDermott’s Chicago office is seeking a corporate associate with 3-5 years of experience to support a sophisticated private equity M&A practice, including by taking meaningful... ...programs, and industry-leading wellness initiatives support you through...Employment EquityPrivatePrivate practiceWork at office
$200k
...premier mid-size law firm in Chicago, is actively seeking a corporate lawyer to join as an associate. Attorneys in this firm’s corporate... ...mergers and acquisitions, private equity, financing, commercial... ...corporate transactions, including M&A, entity formations, corporate...Employment EquityPrivate$225k
Job Overview The Chicago office of Morgan Lewis seeks to hire a third‑year law student/Fall 2027 entry‑level associate for our corporate and business transactions practice. The successful... ...interest in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, capital markets, and...Employment EquityPrivateWork at office- ...represents a prestigious AmLaw firm seeking a Private Equity M&A Associate with 3–5 years of experience to join its Corporate Practice Group in Chicago, Illinois . This opportunity is ideal... ...workstreams and work directly with leading financial sponsors and strategic...Employment EquityPrivate
$100k - $120k
Baird Capital is the direct private investment group of Robert... ...capital and private equity funds. Baird is a leading, employee-owned middle market... ...website Baird Capital. As an Associate - Investment Global Fund,... ...also assist with add-on M&A opportunities. Internal Collaboration...Employment EquityPrivateFlexible hours- Job Overview A law firm seeks a Corporate M&A/Private Equity Associate in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will possess 3-8 years of corporate experience and a strong understanding of corporate law and deal management. Duties Manage and execute corporate transactions. Advise...Employment EquityPrivate
$62k - $85k
The Lead LP Associate is responsible for managing relationships with Limited Partners (LPs) and... ...with alternative investments, private equity, and accounting or audit practices is... ...equity, or LP relationships. Boise & Chicago Salary Range: $62,000 - $85,000 DOE This...Employment EquityPrivateWork at office- ...Overview A law firm seeks a Corporate M&A Associate in Chicago, Illinois. The ideal candidate will... ...focusing on mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, and complex restructurings... ..., and financial services. Duties Lead M&A deals from inception to closing....Employment EquityPrivate
$260k - $390k
...seeking a Transactional Labor & Employment Associate to support high-value deals. The role... ...on labor and employment issues in M&A and private equity transactions. Ideal candidates will have... ...0K to $390K. Office locations include Chicago, Dallas, Charlotte, and Pittsburgh. #J...Employment EquityPrivateWork at office- ...law firm seeks a Corporate Associate specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions... ...to join its team in Chicago, Illinois. The ideal... ...have extensive experience in M&A, private equity transactions, and complex restructurings... ...globally. Responsibilities Lead M&A deals from inception...Employment EquityPrivate
- ...Job Description Job Description Associate – Corporate – Mergers & Acquisitions/Private Equity Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a highly qualified associate to join its Mergers & Acquisitions/Private Equity Practice Position Overview...Employment EquityPrivatePrivate practiceImmediate start
- Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in Chicago is seeking a third-year law student for Fall 2027 entry-level associate in our corporate and business transactions practice. The... ...an interest in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, and capital markets, plus...Employment EquityPrivate
$225k
Corporate Associate (M&A/PE Focus) (2+ yrs Exp) Location: Chicago, IL, US Date Posted: 06-09-2026 Job Description Experience... ...mergers and acquisitions and private equity work. This role offers exposure... ...A bit about us We are a leading, full-service law firm recognized...Employment EquityPrivate- Invision Capital, a private equity firm in Chicago, is seeking a full-time Associate to support investment opportunities. This on-site role involves conducting market research, due diligence, and contributing to portfolio management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor...Employment EquityPrivateFull time
- DLA Piper in Chicago seeks an associate to join its Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation group, focusing on equity plans, executive compensation, and related retirement and welfare... ...and acquisitions, with emphasis on private equity transactions. Responsibilities...Employment EquityPrivate
$120k - $210k
...The TAS team supports private equity sponsors, lenders and... ...Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and corporate actions... ...TAS team members to lead early and often, delivering... ...precision. The TAS Associate will assume a wide set... ...to relocate to Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles,...Employment EquityPrivateInterim roleWork at officeRelocation$100k - $130k
A prominent tech advisory firm based in Chicago is seeking an experienced Integration Project Manager to lead integration efforts for acquisitions. You will build... ...project management experience, preferably in a Private Equity-backed environment, and holds a PMP or similar...Employment EquityPrivate- ...seeking an experienced Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Associate to join their Chicago office. This role involves handling complex compensation and benefits matters, including public and private equity transactions, bankruptcies, and IPOs. Candidates should...Employment EquityPrivateWork at office
- A leading M&A/PE Advisory firm in Chicago is seeking a Senior Manager for their FinOps group. This role involves executing high-level projects for... ...organizations. The ideal candidate will have 7-15 years of private equity finance experience, with a strong focus on value...Employment EquityPrivate
- ...client, a prominent, full-service, mid-sized, Chicago-based law firm, seeks an exceptional junior and mid-level corporate M&A associate to join its Chambers ranked corporate... ...corporate experience, including M&A and Private Equity from a sophisticated law firm practice. Venture...Employment EquityPrivateWork at office
$200k - $250k
...professional services firm, is seeking a Client Relationship Executive in Chicago. This role is crucial for driving new client relationships, leveraging a robust professional network across the CFO and Private Equity sectors. Ideal candidates have 10+ years of experience in...Employment EquityPrivate- BCG Attorney Search is looking for a Senior Associate specializing in Transactional Tax for its Chicago, IL office. The candidate should have at... ...matters, including domestic and cross-border M&A, partnership tax, and private equity fund formation. The role involves advising...Employment EquityPrivateWork at office
$100k
...Description Associate - Transaction Advisory/Financial Due Diligence... ...sustainability (ETS) and other related M&A services for private equity, hedge funds, sovereign wealth, family... ...team in New York, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Dallas, Houston, Miami,...Employment EquityPrivatePart timeWork at officeFlexible hours- ...Overview A law firm seeks a mid-level M&A associate with 4-6 years of relevant experience... ...join the Transactions Practice Group in Chicago, IL. This role focuses on U.S. and... ...M&A transactions, with an emphasis on private equity M&A. The position is ideal for individuals...Employment EquityPrivateWork at office
- BCG Attorney Search in Chicago, IL seeks a Corporate Associate specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions to join its team. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in M&A, private equity transactions, and restructurings, and will thrive in a collaborative environment...Employment EquityPrivate
$250k - $420k
A prominent law firm in Chicago is seeking an experienced M&A Associate to join their Corporate Practice. The ideal candidate will have at least... ...transactions, particularly in public and private M&A and private equity. Strong drafting and interpersonal skills are essential...Employment EquityPrivate$128k - $192k
...is looking for a Financial Due Diligence Manager in Chicago, IL. The successful candidate will manage financial... ...market transactions, work with corporate clients and private equity groups, and mentor junior associates. This role demands at least 6 years of experience and...Employment EquityPrivate$260k
...00+ Years) Premier Firm Seeking Associate Attorney for Corporate and Securities in Chicago, IL or Nashville, TN. An established... ...and a top-ranked Corporate and M&A practice is seeking an Associate... ...acquisition transactions for private equity firms, private companies, and public...Employment EquityPrivateWork at office$310k - $390k
Corporate Transactions Associate Attorney job at Wealth Recruitment, LLC. Chicago, IL. We are seeking a talented and motivated M&A Associate to join our dynamic corporate... ...opportunity to work with leading public and private companies, private equity clients, and cross-...Employment EquityPrivate- McDermott Will & Schulte’s Chicago office is looking for a corporate associate to work in private equity M&A. The candidate should have 3-5 years of relevant experience, focusing on transaction management and client service. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating...Employment EquityPrivateWork at office
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