M&A Associate: Private Equity & Corporate Deals (Chicago)
McDonald Hopkins
McDonald Hopkins LLC in Chicago, IL seeks an associate attorney with 2-6 years of mergers & acquisitions experience to join its M&A practice. The role focuses on representing clients in deals, reviewing and drafting contracts, and preparing corporate documents such as purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and operating or shareholder agreements. Ideal candidates will have strong academic credentials, excellent drafting skills, and the ability to collaborate within a national team. #J-18808-Ljbffr McDonald Hopkins
- ...recognized law firm, is seeking a Corporate, M&A & Securities Associate to join its Chicago or Nashville office. This role... ...transactions involving private equity, mergers and acquisitions, securities... ...transactions and private equity-backed deals. ~ Exposure to public company...Employment EquityPrivateWork at office
$315k - $340k
..., an established Chicago law firm with a highly regarded corporate transactions practice... ...a senior-level associate. This practice... ...corporate counseling, M&A, capital raising,... ...: · Manage private company M&A deals from initial strategy... ...M&A, private equity, and securities offerings...Employment EquityPrivateFull timeRemote work$235k - $390k
...Chicago | Hybrid Corporate M&A / Private Equity Associate Attorney AmLaw 50 Opportunity Compensation $235,000 – $390,000+ Aligned Talent Acquisition... ...middle-market and large-cap transactions Significant deal responsibility and direct client interaction...Employment EquityPrivate$190k - $325k
...Chicago | Hybrid Corporate M&A Associate Attorney AmLaw 100 Opportunity Compensation $190,000 – $325... ...sophisticated mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, strategic... ...diverse industries Significant deal responsibility and direct client interaction...Employment EquityPrivate$260k
...Join a highly regarded Corporate and M&A practice handling... ...mergers, acquisitions, private equity transactions, dispositions... ...on sophisticated deals, including healthcare... ...between Nashville or Chicago while enjoying a... ...Qualifications ~3+ years as an associate attorney; 3rd-year...Employment EquityPrivateWork at officeFlexible hours- Confidential Law Firm in Chicago or Nashville seeks a Corporate, M&A & Securities Associate with 2+ years of corporate transactional experience. You will handle M&A transactions, private equity-backed deals, and securities matters, advising on governance and reporting....Employment EquityPrivatePermanent employment
- ...with a nationally recognized Am Law firm to recruit a Corporate / M&A Associate Attorney for its Chicago, IL office. The role emphasizes sophisticated... ...drafting and negotiating complex documents, and managing deal execution while building long-term client #J-18808-Ljbffr...Work at office
- ...Am Law 25 firm in seeking an M&A associate with 2–6 years of experience... ...have experience advising private equity sponsors, portfolio companies... ...divestitures, and other complex corporate transactions. Experience... ...transaction documents and managing deal execution, is preferred....Employment EquityPrivateFull timeWork at officeRelocation package
$200k - $250k
...firm with Midwest roots, is actively seeking a corporate M&A attorney to join its Chicago office as an associate. This full-service M&A practice works closely with... ...strong M&A experience · Experience with private equity and/or private company transactions preferred...Employment EquityPrivateFull timeWork at office$260k - $420k
...can achieve. Together.SummaryDLA Piper is seeking an associate to join our growing corporate group in its Chicago office. The candidate must have experience executing merger and acquisitions transactions for private and public companies, with a desired emphasis on drafting...PrivateFull timeWork at officeImmediate startRelocationRelocation package- AmLaw 50 Firm in Chicago, operating on a hybrid model, seeks a Corporate & Securities Associate Attorney with extensive experience in sophisticated... ..., mature businesses, private equity sponsors, and investors. The... ...emphasizes leadership on deals, strong drafting skills, and...Employment EquityPrivate
$150k - $180k
...conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion. Fitch’s Employee... ...join us on this journey. US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director - Middle Market/Private Debt Leveraged Finance... ...team based out of our New York/Chicago/Toronto office. What We Offer...Employment EquityPrivateWork at officeImmediate startShift work- ...Group, LLC is seeking a team-oriented Corporate Associate to join its Chicago office. The ideal candidate has 2+... ...role involves supporting public and private transactions, drafting and negotiating... ...coordinating due diligence to drive deals from structuring through closing....PrivateWork at office
- A leading international law firm in Chicago is seeking a mid-level Associate for their Corporate Practice Group. This role involves working on complex M&A and private equity transactions, collaborating with a supportive team known for its excellence in the legal sector....Employment EquityPrivate
- ...ranked Am Law 25 firm in seeking a corporate M&A associate with approximately 2-6 years of... ...experience advising public and private companies, as well as private equity sponsors and their portfolio... ...substantive responsibility, hands-on deal experience, and direct client...Employment EquityPrivateWork at office
$150k - $180k
US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director - Middle Market/Private Debt Leveraged Finance Location: New York, Chicago, or Toronto. What We Offer A fast‑paced, team‑oriented work environment... ...institutional investors, private equity sponsors, private debt funds, CLO managers...Employment EquityPrivateShift work$260k - $390k
...Chicago's middle-market sponsors kept closing... ...cycle, and the associates who can run a portfolio... ...with a top-ranked M&A practice is hiring a mid-level private equity M&A associate (3–6... ...lead drafting on deals for private equity... ...and general corporate matters for fund clients...Employment EquityPrivateFull timeWork at office$120k
...Summer Analyst Program - Chicago FIG, Banks Team... ...covering a broad range of corporate clients and financial sponsors... ...transactions across deal types including company... ..., mergers-of-equals, private placements, activism &... ...private capital, delivers equity research, equity sales...Employment EquityPrivateSummer workInternshipLocal area$225k - $285k
...to senior-level Lateral Associate with broad-based experience in corporate, mergers and acquisitions... ...(CSG) in our Chicago or St. Louis office. The... ...mergers & acquisitions and/or private equity transactions, including... ...substantial experience managing M&A, PE and Corporate...Employment EquityPrivateWork at officeLocal area- Handler Law, LLP in Chicago, IL seeks a Corporate Partner / Corporate Senior Counsel to lead complex corporate matters. The role focuses on negotiating and drafting business agreements, closing private equity and venture capital investments, and drafting private placement...Employment EquityPrivate
- Winston & Strawn LLP in Chicago seeks a mid-level associate to join the private equity group. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of broad corporate experience, including mezzanine debt or private equity exposure. Candidates admitted to the state bar in their...Employment EquityPrivate
- StevenDouglas is seeking a Corporate Paralegal in Chicago to lead paralegal aspects of multiple transactions, including M&A and private equity matters. You will coordinate closings, manage documents, and support governance and entity maintenance with attorneys and clients...Employment EquityPrivate
$235k - $390k
...Chicago | Hybrid Corporate Finance Associate Attorney AmLaw 50 Opportunity Compensation... ...for leading companies, private equity sponsors, borrowers, lenders... ...Experience supporting M&A and private equity... ...institutions Significant deal responsibility and direct...Employment EquityPrivatePrivate practice- Winston Taylor's Chicago office is seeking an entry-level associate (2027 JD) to join our corporate department in fall 2027. In this role, you will have the opportunity... ...Taylor's market leading mergers & acquisitions, private equity, finance, capital markets, and investment...Employment EquityPrivateWork experience placementWork at office
$310k
...Chicago | Hybrid Corporate / Sponsor Finance Associate Attorney AmLaw 50 Opportunity Compensation $310,000 –... ...attorney interested in representing private equity sponsors, portfolio companies,... ..., and sponsor-backed deals. Ideal Background • 3–6 years...Employment EquityPrivateWork at office- ...international law firm is seeking Corporate Associates to join its Chicago office. This is an exceptional... ...practice, advising public and private companies, private equity sponsors, financial investors,... ...significant domestic and cross-border deals. Associates will work closely...Employment EquityPrivateFull timeWork at office
$180k - $225k
...Category: Credit Analysis & Research Location: Chicago, IL, US Date Posted: Sep 30, 2026 US Corporates - Credit Analyst, Director, Utilities - Chicago... ...employees by advancing conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion. Fitch’s Employee Resource Groups (...Employment EquityWork at officeFlexible hours$425k
...Chicago middle-market corporate groups with active sponsor relationships... ...busy, and senior associates/junior partners who can run deals, manage clients,... ..., including M&A, PE, general corporate... ...includes: Private Company Mergers... ...Qualifications: Private Equity: Familiarity with...Employment EquityPrivateFull time$260k - $390k
...Premier Pursuit is working with an AmLaw 100 firm to hire a corporate associate into its Chicago office. Private equity and M&A; platform deals, add-ons, and sell-sides for sponsors and strategics. ~3–6 years of M&A/private equity experience ~ Illinois bar admission...Employment EquityPrivateFull timeWork at office- ...Corporate/M&A Associate – Multiple U.S. Markets A law firm client is seeking a mid-level... ...experience. The role focuses on private company M&A and offers meaningful deal responsibility and direct client... ...Experience representing private equity sponsors on acquisitions, exits,...Employment EquityPrivate
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