Private Equity Associate Attorney

A law firm in Chicago, Illinois, is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Private Equity Associate Attorney to join their team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in representing middle-market private equity funds and their portfolio companies, with a primary focus on mergers and acquisitions. Working collaboratively with partners, the Private Equity Associate Attorney will handle a diverse range of legal matters for a variety of clients.

Job Details:

• Work closely with partners on a broad range of private equity matters, emphasizing mergers and acquisitions.
• Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce high-quality deliverables, and promptly respond to phone calls and correspondence, ensuring efficiency and responsiveness.
• Provide timely, accurate, and high-quality work products, meeting established deadlines and expectations.
• Foster positive work relationships within the firm and with external clients and partners.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices, ensuring adherence to ethical and professional standards.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activities, including working at a computer for extended periods, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and attending meetings as needed.
• Perform all other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• 3-5 years of transactional law experience, with a focus on private equity.
• Admitted to practice in Illinois.
• Direct and applicable experience in an AmLaw 100 law firm or SEC.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice in Illinois.

Skills:

• Strong transactional law experience with an emphasis on private equity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with partners, clients, and other legal professionals.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality work products and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with mergers and acquisitions in the middle-market private equity sector.
• Adherence to ethical and professional standards.
• Experience in an AmLaw 100 law firm or SEC is preferred.

Job Location:

• Chicago, Illinois.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.