Mid-Level M&A Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level M&A associate to join their Chicago, IL office. This role involves working on U.S. and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, with a focus on private equity-driven transactions. The position offers the chance to engage in sophisticated, high-profile matters within a collaborative national platform.

Duties

• Represent clients in complex corporate M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, and joint ventures.
• Draft, negotiate, and communicate effectively throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Manage multiple workstreams and interact directly with clients, opposing counsel, and deal teams.
• Engage in business development and build long-term client relationships.

Requirements

• 4-8 years of relevant M&A experience.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience managing multiple workstreams in M&A transactions.
• Interest in business development and client relationship building.

Education

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active member in good standing of the Bar in the jurisdiction(s) where admitted to practice.
• Timely admission to the Bar of the state where the hiring office is located.

Skills

• Strong academic credentials.
• Collegiality and intellectual curiosity.
• Practical approach to client service.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement plan.
• Disability and Life insurance.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Backup Care for Dependents.

A well-known, top-drawer firm with an especially strong health care practice, this firm offers offices across the U.S. in addition to European and Asian outposts. The firm is on an upward trajectory, with savvy acquisitions in hot markets marking the last decade. The accolades and honors keep rolling in for this firm, meaning that attorneys can be sure they will be among the best and the brightest. A full-service firm with excellence in business law, litigation, and intellectual property, this is an excellent place to start or accelerate one?s career.