Demo

Mergers and Acquisitions Associate

Gamoran Legal Consulting
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026

๐Ÿ’ผ Position: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Associate

๐Ÿ“ Location: Chicago, IL

๐Ÿ•’ Experience: 4โ€“6 Years


A leading national law firm is seeking a talented M&A Associate to join its Transactions Practice Group. This is an exciting opportunity to work on sophisticated U.S. and cross-border M&A transactions, with a strong focus on private equity deals for middle market and upper middle market clients.


โœจ Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage complex M&A transactions with increasing autonomy
  • Work closely with partners, senior associates, and clients
  • Handle private equity transactions and general corporate matters
  • Draft and negotiate key transaction documents
  • Build strong client relationships and contribute to business development efforts


โœ… Qualifications:

  • 4โ€“6 years of experience in corporate/M&A transactions
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
  • Experience with private equity transactions preferred
  • Ability to independently manage deals (โ€œdeal runnerโ€ mindset)
  • JD from an ABA-accredited law school & active bar admission


๐ŸŒŸ Why Join The Firm:

  • Collaborative and high-performing team environment
  • Significant client-facing responsibility
  • Strong platform for long-term career growth


๐Ÿ’ฐ Compensation: $290,000 โ€“ $390,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and market factors, plus bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package.


How to Apply:

If this opportunity aligns with your background and interests, you can:

โ— Apply directly through LinkedIn with your resume

โ— Alternatively, email your materials to gaurav@gamoranlegal.com

Salary : $290,000 - $390,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, itโ€™s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Mergers and Acquisitions Associate?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Mergers and Acquisitions Associate career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$114,555 - $156,851
Income Estimation: 
$146,789 - $201,333
Income Estimation: 
$114,555 - $156,851
Income Estimation: 
$146,789 - $201,333
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Gamoran Legal Consulting

  • Gamoran Legal Consulting York, NY
  • Position: Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Experience: 4โ€“6 Years Location: New York, NY Workplace Type: Onsite Employment Type: Full-time About the Firm: A... more
  • 2 Days Ago

  • Gamoran Legal Consulting Boston, MA
  • IP Litigation Associate โ€“ Boston A leading AmLaw firm is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Intellectual Property & Trade Secret Litigation team in ... more
  • 3 Days Ago

  • Gamoran Legal Consulting Boston, MA
  • ๐Ÿ’ผ Position: Real Estate Associate ๐Ÿ“ Location: Boston, MA ๐Ÿ•’ Experience Level: 3โ€“5 Years A global, AmLaw-ranked law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associat... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • Gamoran Legal Consulting Chicago, IL
  • Position: Labor & Employment Associate Experience: 2โ€“4 Years Location: Chicago, IL Workplace Type: Hybrid Employment Type: Full-time About the Firm: A nati... more
  • 8 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Mergers and Acquisitions Associate jobs in the Chicago, IL area that may be a better fit.

  • Kroll Chicago, IL
  • The M&A Associate plays a central role in the execution of buyโ€‘side and sellโ€‘side transactions for middleโ€‘market clients, typically ranging from $25Mโ€“$500M... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • BMO U.S. Chicago, IL
  • Associate Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment Banking โ€“ New York or Chicago Seeking a highly motivated Investment Banking Associate to join the US M&A team ... more
  • 6 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!