Corporate Transactions Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Corporate Transactions Associate Attorney

Join a sophisticated corporate practice where you'll work on high-value transactions, advise growing businesses, and play an integral role in helping companies navigate complex legal and strategic decisions. This opportunity offers meaningful exposure to mergers and acquisitions, substantial client interaction, and a clear path for long-term growth within a collaborative, business-focused environment. You'll work alongside experienced transactional attorneys on sophisticated matters while continuing to develop your deal-making and advisory skills. If you're looking for challenging work, strong compensation, and a firm that values professional development and work-life balance, this is an outstanding opportunity.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Support and lead mergers and acquisitions transactions, including due diligence, drafting, negotiation, and closing activities.
• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, buy-sell agreements, and commercial contracts.
• Advise business owners and companies on entity formation, corporate structure, governance matters, and ongoing legal needs.
• Provide strategic guidance on a wide range of corporate transactions and business initiatives.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to support complex transactions and achieve business objectives.

Qualifications / Nice to Have

Must Have

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active Illinois Bar membership or eligibility for admission.
• 4+ years of corporate transactional experience within a law firm.
• Experience handling mergers and acquisitions transactions.
• Experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents, purchase agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and commercial contracts.

Nice to Have

• Private equity transaction experience.
• Venture capital transaction experience.
• Experience advising on corporate governance matters.
• Familiarity with securities law and related business matters.
• Experience developing and maintaining business relationships.

Benefits

• Compensation: $197,500 - $225,000 base salary
• Productivity bonus opportunity
• Origination bonus opportunity
• Profit-sharing program
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Commuter benefits
• Disability insurance
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Clear path to advancement and future leadership opportunities
• Collaborative culture with direct exposure to sophisticated transactional work

Why Join This Opportunity

• Work on sophisticated M&A and corporate transactions for a diverse business clientele.
• Gain substantial responsibility and direct exposure to business owners, executives, and decision-makers.
• Develop your transactional practice in a collaborative environment that rewards initiative and relationship-building.
• Enjoy strong compensation, bonus opportunities, and long-term growth potential.
• Build a lasting career with a firm that combines high-quality legal work with a supportive, team-oriented culture.

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 09/11/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Salary

$197500 - $225000 USD per year