Private Equity Attorney (3-5 Years Experience) | Chicago

• Position Locations: Chicago
• Salary: $310,000 - $420,000
• Schedule: 3/2 Hybrid
• Admits: ILLINOIS
• Practice Area: CORPORATE
• Specialties: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, FINANCE, PRIVATE EQUITY, REGULATORY, SECURITIES

Firm Description:
Our client is a globally recognized Am Law 20 firm with over 1,500 attorneys across 15 offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Founded in Boston in 1865, the firm is known for its elite practices in private equity, asset management, healthcare, life sciences, litigation, and cybersecurity. Ropes & Gray consistently ranks among the top firms for innovation, diversity, and pro bono service, and was named “Law Firm of the Year” by The American Lawyer in 2022. The firm serves leading corporations, financial institutions, universities, and government entities, offering strategic counsel on complex, high-stakes matters. Attorneys here thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment that values excellence, integrity, and global impact.

Position Description:
Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a talented and motivated Private Equity Associate to join its growing Corporate practice in Chicago. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level associate with significant experience representing private equity sponsors and strategic investors in complex transactions.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience advising private equity clients on acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and other corporate transactions. Candidates should be comfortable managing substantial portions of deals independently while working collaboratively with clients and colleagues in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Associates in this role will be expected to:

• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including purchase agreements, equityholder agreements, financing documents, and ancillary agreements.
• Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence for acquisitions, investments, and financing transactions.
• Advise clients on corporate governance, securities law, and regulatory compliance matters.
• Assist with the structuring and formation of investment vehicles and related entities.
• Counsel private equity sponsors and portfolio companies on day-to-day corporate matters and strategic transactions.
• Lead key aspects of transactions and effectively manage deal timelines and processes.
• Coordinate with attorneys across multiple practice groups to facilitate successful transaction execution.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in Illinois, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.
• 3-5 years of experience handling private equity transactions at a sophisticated law firm.
• Demonstrated experience representing private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and/or strategic investors.
• Strong understanding of mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and securities law matters.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience utilizing legal technology and AI-enabled tools to support transactional workflows.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong academic credentials and attention to detail. 

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