Corporate (M&A) Associate

The Chicago office of an elite international law firm is seeking an associate to join its nationally recognized General Corporate practice group, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions at a leading law firm, advising public and private companies, private equity sponsors, and strategic investors on high-profile corporate matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a broad range of domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic corporate transactions.
• Represent public and private companies, private equity sponsors, and strategic investors in complex transactional matters.
• Assist with corporate governance, entity formation, and general corporate advisory matters.
• Conduct legal due diligence and assist with the drafting, review, and negotiation of purchase agreements, ancillary transaction documents, and related corporate agreements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage transactions from inception through closing while providing strategic legal guidance throughout the deal process.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• 2–7 years of experience handling mergers and acquisitions and other sophisticated corporate transactions.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong professional references.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents and managing complex deal processes.
• Admission to the Illinois Bar or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.
• Outstanding analytical, drafting, negotiation, and oral communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $345,000–$455,000 annually, based on class year and experience.
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-profile M&A transactions alongside a nationally recognized General Corporate practice.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment in Chicago.
• Exceptional mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth at a top-tier international law firm.

If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Max Tofts for a confidential discussion.

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