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Corporate M&A Associate (3-5 yrs) - Midsize Law Firm

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search
Chicago, IL Intern
POSTED ON 10/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/22/2026

About the Position:

Our client, a collegial law firm with Midwest roots, is actively seeking a corporate M&A attorney to join its Chicago office as an associate. This full-service M&A practice works closely with attorneys across other practice areas, including tax, executive comp/employee benefits, finance, IP and restructuring, and assists clients in every stage of the process to craft transactions, conduct due diligence, secure financing, negotiate terms and document results.


Highlights:

· Strong professional and practice development support

· Firm is supportive of work-life balance

· Role provides strong hands-on experience, allowing associates to grow and excel


Responsibilities:

· Counsel clients across a range of industries on corporate matters, including entity formation, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions

· Handle due diligence support and provide general business counseling and legal guidance

· Draft and review contracts and preparing corporate documents such as purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, operating/shareholder agreements, and related transaction documents


Required Qualifications:

· 3-5 years of corporate transactional experience, including strong M&A experience

· Experience with private equity and/or private company transactions preferred

· Strong academic credentials and drafting skills


Location:

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)


Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000.


About Us:

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is a leading legal recruiting firm serving clients and candidates in Chicago, California and across the country. For more than 30 years, we have helped law firms and companies find exceptional legal talent and attorneys navigate important career moves through deep market knowledge, longstanding relationships and a highly personalized approach.

Salary : $200,000 - $250,000

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