Associate Corporate M&A Associate Attorney

Pay:$260000.00 - $435000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly regarded Corporate and M&A practice handling sophisticated high-value transactions across major industries.
• Work on mergers acquisitions private equity transactions dispositions and other complex corporate matters.
• Gain exposure to significant transactions involving both private and public companies.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys on sophisticated deals including healthcare industrial consumer retail and life sciences transactions.
• Build your career in a nationally recognized corporate practice with meaningful opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Choose between Nashville or Chicago while enjoying a flexible hybrid work environment.
• Work alongside attorneys who are deeply respected for their transactional expertise client service and business-focused approach.

Location:Nashville TN or Chicago IL. This is a flexible hybrid opportunity with the ability to work from either office location.

Note:Candidates must be 3rd-year attorneys or above with 2 years of sophisticated corporate transactional experience and 2 years of M&A deal experience. An active U.S. bar license in good standing J.D. from an accredited law school and strong academic credentials are required.

About Us

We are a nationally recognized law firm providing sophisticated corporate transactional and litigation counsel to leading public and private companies across a wide range of industries. Our team handles complex high-value matters and works closely with clients to deliver practical business-focused solutions. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Advise public and private companies on sophisticated corporate and transactional matters.
• Represent clients in mergers acquisitions dispositions and other complex M&A transactions.
• Support private equity firms portfolio companies and other private companies through significant transactions.
• Assist public companies with sophisticated corporate and securities matters.
• Draft review and negotiate transaction agreements and related corporate documents.
• Conduct and manage transaction due diligence and help identify and address legal and business risks.
• Work collaboratively with senior attorneys clients and other advisors to execute transactions efficiently.
• Provide thoughtful commercially focused legal guidance throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Potentially support SEC reporting capital markets and corporate governance matters.

Qualifications

• 3 years as an associate attorney; 3rd-year attorney or above.
• 2 years of sophisticated corporate transactional experience.
• 2 years of M&A deal experience.
• Experience representing private equity firms and/or private companies in sophisticated transactions.
• Experience with public company M&A is required.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active law license in a U.S. jurisdiction in good standing.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong analytical written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage sophisticated transactions and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• SEC reporting capital markets and/or corporate governance experience is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will work on sophisticated high-impact transactions alongside attorneys who are recognized for their depth of corporate and M&A expertise. The role offers substantial exposure to complex deals sophisticated clients and a broad range of industries while providing the resources and collaborative environment needed to continue developing as a corporate attorney. With hybrid flexibility and offices in both Nashville and Chicago you can build your career in a setting designed to support both professional growth and long-term success.

JPC-1922

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: Hiring in Chicago/Nashville Bar license must be 3 yr associate 2 yrs of corporate transactional exp 2 yrs M&A deal exp.

• Required Years as Associate: 3

• Additional context: Relocation- no. Packages - no

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 3 to 5 years: $260000 to $300000

• 6 to 8 years: $300000 to $360000

• 9 years: $360000 to $435000

Submission Email / Name: Please send a blind profile first for all candidates.

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If it looks like a good fit we will authorize submission via our portal.

Quick Recruiter Reference

Corporate/M&A Associate role handling sophisticated mergers acquisitions private equity and corporate transactions for public and private companies. Hiring 3rd-year attorneys in Nashville or Chicago with 2 years corporate transactional and M&A experience. Strong academic credentials and active U.S. bar required.

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