Corporate M&A – Associate or Counsel Sophisticated Midsize Law Firm

Corporate M&A – Associate or Counsel (2+ yrs; 7+ yrs) – Sophisticated Midsize Law Firm

About the Position: Our client, a collegial law firm with Midwest roots, is actively seeking corporate M&A attorneys to join its Chicago office in associate and/or counsel roles (title depending on level of experience). This firm’s full-service M&A practice works closely with attorneys across other practices, including tax, executive comp/employee benefits, finance, IP and restructuring, and assists clients with every stage of the process, including crafting transactions, conducting due diligence, securing financing, negotiating terms and documenting results.

Highlights:

• Strong professional and practice development support
• Firm supportive of work-life balance
• Fantastic opportunity for hands‑on experience, allowing associates to truly grow and excel

Responsibilities:

• Counsel clients across a range of industries on corporate matters, including entity formation, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions
• Handle due diligence support and provide general business counseling and legal guidance
• Draft and review contracts and prepare corporate documents such as purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, operating/shareholder agreements, and related transaction documents

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of corporate transactional experience, including strong M&A experience for Associates; 7+ years of experience for Counsel
• Experience with private equity and/or private company transactions preferred
• If a more senior associate, an interest in business development is preferred
• Strong academic credentials and drafting skills

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for these positions is $190,000+. (Compensation will be higher at the Counsel level)