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Mergers & Acquisitions/Private Equity Attorney

Lateral Link
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2026

What you’ll do:

  • Run PE/M&A transactions with direct client contact
  • Draft/negotiate SPAs, merger and rollover docs, equity and incentive plans, and key ancillaries
  • Own diligence, closings, and counterparty/advisor coordination
  • Supervise juniors and work directly alongside senior attorneys and partners


What you'll bring:

  • 2 years at a leading firm handling PE/M&A deals
  • Proven independent ownership within a team
  • Strong business judgment and crisp writing/speaking
  • IL bar license or eligibility to waive in/sit for next exam


Why this platform:

  • AmLaw 25 firm
  • National PE/growth footprint with real document ownership and sponsor exposure
  • High deal velocity, best in class training, transparent and attainable advancement opportunities
  • Hybrid schedule
  • Top of the market compensation


Apply here or email (zatassi@laterallink.com) / DM to schedule a confidential intro call.

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