Transactional Associate Attorney

Transactional Attorney

Our client is a full-service law firm located in downtown Chicago, providing high-quality legal services across litigation, corporate, commercial real estate, and private-client matters. Our Transactional Practice Group advises entrepreneurs, developers, investors, lenders, closely held businesses, and established companies on a wide range of sophisticated business transactions. We are known for delivering practical legal solutions, meticulous drafting, and responsive client service while serving as trusted advisors to businesses throughout every stage of growth.

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Transactional Attorney to join our growing Transactional Practice Group. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience handling corporate and commercial transactions, with the ability to independently manage matters while collaborating with attorneys across multiple practice areas. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney interested in representing businesses, investors, developers, and entrepreneurs in complex transactions involving corporate law, commercial real estate, finance, and general business counseling.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in mergers and acquisitions, business formations, restructurings, and corporate governance matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of transactional documents, including purchase agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, financing documents, commercial contracts, and organizational documents.
• Assist clients with commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and development projects.
• Conduct legal due diligence and prepare transaction summaries, disclosure schedules, and closing documents.
• Advise clients on entity selection, governance, risk management, and day-to-day business operations.
• Coordinate and manage transactions from initial negotiations through closing.
• Conduct legal research and collaborate with attorneys on complex corporate, commercial, financing, and real estate matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• Minimum of five years of transactional legal experience.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating corporate, commercial, and real estate agreements.
• Exceptional legal writing, analytical, and contract drafting skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to outstanding client service.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and commercial lending transactions.
• Experience representing developers, lenders, investors, or closely held businesses.
• Familiarity with commercial real estate acquisitions, leasing, financing, and development.
• Experience coordinating complex transactions involving multiple parties and outside professionals.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• 401(k) with firm contributions
• CLE support
• Hybrid work flexibility

To Apply

Please submit your résumé, cover letter, and a transactional writing sample (such as a purchase agreement, operating agreement, commercial contract, or legal memorandum)