Mid-level M&A and Private Equity Associate Attorney

A law firm is currently seeking a Mid-level M&A and Private Equity Associate Attorney for their office in Chicago, IL. The Associate Attorney will be responsible for handling a range of M&A and private equity transactions, focusing on capital formation, partnerships, and finance. The ideal candidate must have 3-6 years of transactional experience, with a specific emphasis on representing financial sponsors and strategic buyers/sellers in various transactions.

Duties:

• Manage and lead the negotiation and drafting of acquisition/disposition agreements.
• Oversee the preparation of closing documents and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Conduct due diligence on potential transactions, identifying risks, and providing strategic advice.
• Collaborate with clients, financial advisors, and other parties involved in transactions.
• Stay informed about legal and regulatory developments related to M&A and private equity.

Requirements:

• Admitted to the Illinois Bar.
• 3-6 years of M&A and private equity transactional experience.
• Experience representing financial sponsors and strategic buyers/sellers.
• Strong knowledge of capital formation, partnerships, and finance.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admission to the Illinois Bar.

Skills:

• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with capital formation, partnerships, and finance would be highly beneficial for this role.
• Should be well-versed in leveraged buyouts, sell-side transactions, growth equity, and minority investments, as well as related strategic transactions. The ability to efficiently manage transactions from start to finish, including closing transactions, is a key aspect of this role.

One of the nations oldest, largest and hottest Chicago law firms, with offices in several of the major cities in the U.S. as well as the world. It has one of the best litigation practice groups in the country. The firm is a full service firm, meaning that it has respectable intellectual property, employee benefits, energy, corporate, securities, finance and other practice groups. It has grown tremendously through mergers with other firms, and lateral hires. The firm hires from the best regional law schools, as well as the well know national schools. It is not a law school snob at all, but requires superior grades. Client contact is early, and associates are given as much responsibility as they can handle. But client service is paramount and associates are expected to produce top quality work. Just because you are well compensated, you are not necessarily required to work on weekends, but most lawyers bill well over 2000 hours per year. The work is demanding, but you can feel assured that you are in one of the post prestigious litigation law firms in the country.