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Corporate Transactional Attorney

Orion Placement


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 145000 - 175000
Posted: 13 September 2026 (1 hour ago)
Application Deadline: 11 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Pay: $145000.00 - $175000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Lead sophisticated mergers and acquisitions business sales corporate transactions and strategic matters with meaningful autonomy from day one.
  • Work directly with founders entrepreneurs closely held businesses family owned companies and middle market clients as a trusted legal and business advisor.
  • Join a collaborative entrepreneurial environment that offers high level transactional work without the bureaucracy and burnout often associated with larger firms.
  • Build and expand your practice with internal referrals marketing resources leadership support cross selling opportunities and business development assistance.
  • Earn origination and revenue based bonuses in addition to competitive base compensation.
  • Receive comprehensive benefits including health life wellness disability and 401(k) matching.
  • Mentor junior attorneys shape a growing corporate practice and build toward long term professional growth.

Location

This is a hybrid opportunity based in Chicago Illinois. Our team is in the office Tuesday through Thursday providing the collaboration and client connection of an in person practice with additional flexibility during the week.

Note

Candidates must have an active Illinois Bar license 8 years of corporate transactional and M&A experience and a portable book of business of at least $100000. This is a senior level opportunity for an attorney who can independently lead sophisticated transactions from initial negotiations through closing.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are an established business focused law firm serving companies entrepreneurs owners and individuals as trusted legal advisors. Our team combines sophisticated legal work with practical business judgment responsive client service and a collaborative culture where experienced attorneys have the opportunity to grow their practices and make a meaningful impact.

Job Description

  • Lead mergers and acquisitions business sales acquisitions and other corporate transactions from letter of intent through closing.
  • Draft and negotiate purchase agreements commercial contracts governance documents financing documents and other sophisticated transactional agreements.
  • Advise clients on corporate governance entity structuring reorganizations ownership transitions succession planning and financing transactions.
  • Serve as a practical business advisor to founders entrepreneurs privately held companies and family owned businesses.
  • Coordinate opposing counsel clients specialists and internal deal teams to keep transactions moving efficiently.
  • Manage client relationships while identifying opportunities to expand and deepen those relationships.
  • Grow your existing practice through business development referrals cross selling and firm supported marketing initiatives.
  • Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the continued growth of our corporate transactional practice.

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school.
  • Active Illinois Bar admission required.
  • 8 years of corporate transactional experience with 10 years especially well aligned with the seniority of the role.
  • Strong M&A and transactional experience with the ability to independently quarterback deals.
  • Portable book of business of at least $100000 required.
  • Excellent contract drafting negotiation client management and project management skills.
  • Experience representing closely held businesses founders entrepreneurs or middle market companies preferred.
  • Commercial real estate private equity venture capital or tax experience is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to practice sophisticated corporate law while maintaining meaningful control over your client relationships and career. We offer a collaborative culture hybrid flexibility strong business development support direct client access bonus opportunities comprehensive benefits and a platform where experienced attorneys can genuinely influence the future of the practice.

JPC-2091

Benefits:

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

Requirements: Must-have: IL bar license 8 yrs of M&A/transactional exp $100k book of business

  • Required Years as Associate: 10 years
  • Salary Bands (Only if attorney role): $145000 to $155000 for 8 to 9 years;
  • $155000 to $165000 for 10 to 12 years;
  • $165000 to $175000 for 13 years

Submission Email: Walker -

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established Chicago business law firm seeking senior transactional attorney to independently lead M&A and corporate deals. Must have IL Bar 8 years transactional/M&A experience and $100K portable book. Hybrid Tuesday through Thursday in office with strong business development support.

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Corporate Transactional Attorney - Levin Ginsburg - JPC-2091 - source

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