Senior Corporate Associate Mergers & Acquisitions

Location: Chicago, IL (On-Site)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly skilled Senior Associate with 5–7 years of corporate transactional experience to join its Corporate Practice Group. This role offers the opportunity to handle high-level mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance matters, and complex commercial transactions. The ideal candidate will take on significant responsibility, contribute to high-profile deals, and provide strategic counsel to clients on corporate matters.

Duties

• Lead private company mergers and acquisitions from inception to completion, including drafting and negotiating transaction documents.

• Advise clients on corporate governance, board responsibilities, and compliance matters.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of sophisticated commercial agreements.

• Structure and draft shareholder and LLC agreements that align with business goals.

• Provide comprehensive legal support on general corporate matters.

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of private equity transactions and deal structures.

• Experience managing or leading complex M&A transactions.

• Understanding of private securities offerings, including compliance with Regulation D and other securities laws.

Requirements

• Strong leadership and project management abilities.

• Excellent writing, drafting, and verbal communication skills.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, solution-focused approach.

• Self-motivated with the ability to manage responsibilities independently.

• Commitment to professionalism, client service, and maintaining high ethical standards.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois and in good standing with the Illinois State Bar.

Skills

• Advanced legal research, analysis, and negotiation skills.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deals simultaneously.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Proficiency in corporate law, contract drafting, and business structuring.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Performance-based bonus eligibility.

• Opportunities for career development and professional growth.

• A supportive, team-oriented work environment.

This Chicago law firm was started 16 years ago to offer services in banking and restructuring, corporate and securities, community association, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation, real estate, tax planning and litigation, and trusts and estates.