Corporate M&A / Private Equity Associate Attorney

$235k - $390k

Aligned Talent Acquisition

Chicago, IL

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 Opportunity

Sophisticated 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

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