Corporate Associate Attorney

Corporate Associate AttorneyA nationally recognized AmLaw 100 firm is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office.This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in advising privately held and publicly traded companies on a broad range of corporate transactions, governance matters, mergers and acquisitions, financings, and day-to-day business counseling.Ideal Background3–6 years of sophisticated corporate transactional experience gained at a law firmExperience representing public and private companies, founders, investors, lenders, and private equity sponsorsExperience handling mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, entity formations, reorganizations, and strategic business transactionsExperience drafting and negotiating asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, merger agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and other corporate transaction documentsExperience advising clients on corporate governance, entity management, board matters, and general corporate complianceExperience conducting legal due diligence and managing transaction closingsExperience with commercial contracts, financing transactions, securities matters, or private equity transactions is a plusStrong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client counseling skillsAbility to independently manage sophisticated transactions while maintaining significant client interactionExcellent academic credentialsJ.D. from an ABA-accredited law school requiredIllinois bar admission required or ability to become admittedWhy This OpportunityBroad-based corporate practice with sophisticated transactional workOpportunity to advise clients throughout the entire business lifecycleExposure to mergers and acquisitions, financings, governance, and strategic business mattersSignificant client interaction and early responsibilityStrong mentorship, professional development, and partnership-track opportunitiesCollaborative AmLaw 100 environment with competitive compensation and benefits