Corporate M&A Private Equity Associate Attorney

Chicago Hybrid

$235000 $390000

Aligned Talent Acquisition is recruiting for an experienced Corporate M&A / Private Equity Associate Attorney opportunity with a leading Am Law 50 firm in Chicago.

This is an excellent opportunity for a corporate associate interested in sophisticated mergers and acquisitions private equity transactions and strategic investments for leading companies sponsors and investors.

36 years of sophisticated corporate transactional experience

Significant experience with mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions

Experience representing private equity sponsors portfolio companies strategic buyers sellers and other corporate clients

Experience with leveraged buyouts add-on acquisitions dispositions strategic investments joint ventures and other complex transactions

Experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreements merger agreements operating agreements shareholder agreements and ancillary transaction documents

Experience conducting and managing legal due diligence and coordinating complex transaction closings

Ability to manage multiple sophisticated transactions in a fast-paced environment

Strong drafting negotiation analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent client service and communication skills

Strong academic credentials

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Sophisticated M&A and private equity transactions

Opportunity to represent leading private equity sponsors portfolio companies and strategic clients

Exposure to complex middle-market and large-cap transactions

Significant deal responsibility and direct client interaction

Collaborative platform with nationally recognized corporate practices

Excellent long-term career development and advancement opportunities

If youre a Chicago corporate associate with M&A and private equity experience Id love to have a confidential conversation about this opportunity.

Even if youre not actively looking it never hurts to know whats out there. Im happy to discuss compensation partnership track billable expectations firm culture and whether this opportunity could make sense for your career.

All inquiries are confidential.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition