Associate - Corporate Private Equity

Mid-Level Corporate & Private Equity Associate | AmLaw 100

Ready to take your private equity game to the next level? Our AmLaw 100 client, a top firm in the corporate and private equity space, is looking for a sharp, driven associate to join its expanding national team. With offices in Chicago, Dallas, and Pittsburgh, this is your chance to play a central role in high-impact deals across industries.

Why this role stands out:

• Work alongside a 90 attorney-strong Corporate and Private Equity group renowned for executing leveraged buyouts, roll-ups, growth equity investments, and distressed M&A transactions.
  

• Represent elite private equity funds, independent sponsors, and institutional investors.
  

• Gain hands-on experience with fund formation and direct investment structuring.
  

• Be part of a nationally ranked team recognized by PitchBook, Bloomberg, and Mergermarket.
  

What you bring:

• 4-5 years of solid deal experience in acquisitions for private equity clients.
  

• Confidence and competence to take point on negotiations and manage client expectations.
  

• Stellar academic credentials and razor-sharp writing and communication skills.
  

• Admission to the Illinois Bar.
  

What you get:

• A competitive salary, hours and merit bonuses, and credit for pro bono work.
  

• Hybrid flexibility to support your work-life rhythm.
  

• The opportunity to join a firm with deep roots, a forward-thinking approach, and a real commitment to diversity and inclusion.
  

If you're ready to accelerate your career with a top-tier private equity platform and make your mark, let’s talk.