Private Equity/M&A Associate (4-6 yrs.) – Chicago
Firm Description:
Our client is a globally recognized law firm with nearly 1,000 attorneys across 14 offices in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. With a legacy dating back to 1853, the firm is known for its sophisticated work in litigation, middle-market private equity, intellectual property, labor and employment, renewable energy, and white-collar defense. Serving a diverse and high-profile client base, our client offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where attorneys engage in complex, high-impact matters across industries and jurisdictions.
Position Description:
We are partnering with our client, a leading global law firm, to identify a mid-level Corporate Associate to join its Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity practice in Chicago.
The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of experience advising clients on a broad range of M&A and private equity transactions. This includes representing financial sponsors and strategic buyers and sellers in complex deal structures across various industries.
Candidates should have experience handling all aspects of transactions, including the drafting and negotiation of acquisition and disposition agreements, as well as supporting related transactional matters.
Qualifications
- 4–6 years of M&A and/or private equity transactional experience at a large law firm
- Experience representing sponsors and strategic parties in sophisticated transactions
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and deal management skills
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication abilities
- Admission to the Illinois Bar required
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing, collaborative team working on complex and high-value transactions in a dynamic practice environment.
Meet Your Recruiter
Jillian Dent
VP, Attorney Recruitment