Corporate Attorney
$175k - $225kLeoForce
Corporate Attorney
Chicago,IL, US
Job Description
Experience: Mid Level
Salary: $175,000 - $225,000 per year
Job Details
We are seeking a Mid-Level Associate or Partner-Level Corporate Attorney with experience in general corporate law and mergers & acquisitions.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent clients in a wide range of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions
- Advise clients on general corporate governance, entity formation, and ongoing operational matters
- Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, operating agreements, and related transactional documents
- Support due diligence processes and manage deal execution from start to finish
- Collaborate with clients on strategic business decisions and growth initiatives
- For partner-level candidates: drive client development and expand firm relationships
Qualifications
- 4+ years of corporate law experience, including M&A and general business transactions
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and deal management skills
- Experience working with privately held companies and/or middle-market transactions preferred
- Portable book of business required for partner-level candidates
- JD from an accredited law school and active bar admission
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience and level
- Associate compensation is lockstep based: approximately $175K starting, up to ~$225K by senior associate level
- Bonus structure includes:
- ~15% origination credit
- Productivity bonus for hours billed above 1,800
- Additional profit-sharing opportunities tied to overall performance
- Partner-level compensation tied to origination and collections, with strong percentage-based incentives
- Full benefits package
- Hybrid flexibility (up to 4 remote days per week, depending on role and practice needs
A bit about us
Our client is a well-established, full-service law firm with a strong reputation for providing practical, business-focused legal counsel to privately held companies, entrepreneurs, and growth-stage businesses. The firm offers a collaborative environment with direct client access and a strong platform for attorneys looking to build and expand their practice.
Why join us?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Corporate practice that has a clear need for experienced attorneys who can handle sophisticated transactional work. The firm is seeking someone who can step into meaningful matters immediately and contribute to client development and long-term practice growth. For partner-level candidates, this is a strong platform with real opportunity to expand an existing book of business.
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