Corporate M&A​/Private Equity Associate Am Law Firm

Corporate M&A/Private Equity Associate (3+ yrs) – Am Law 50 Firm

About the Position: Our client, a leading international law firm, has an active need for a corporate lawyer to join its Mergers & Acquisitions practice as an associate in Chicago. This firm’s M&A practice offers the opportunity to engage in high‑stakes domestic and cross‑border transactions for venture‑backed, private‑equity and public‑company clients, providing hands‑on experience advising on strategic acquisitions, complex integrations and growth‑oriented exit strategies that will elevate your transactional career.

Highlights:

• Firm recognized for over two decades in Fortune’s ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’
• Chambers‑ranked Corporate/M&A practice
• Strong wellness/health initiatives

Responsibilities:

• Advise private equity sponsors, their portfolio companies and public and private companies in connection with their M&A transactions, corporate reorganizations, and joint ventures
• Assist with leveraged buyouts, divestitures, and growth equity investments
• Draft agreements for corporate transactions, including purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and ancillary documents

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience handling complex corporate transactions, including private equity buyouts or strategic acquisitions, carve‑outs, recapitalizations and other M&A transactions
• Large law firm experience (Am Law 50 preferred)
• Excellent academic credentials

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $260,000 – $390,000.