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Corporate M&A – Associate or Counsel (2+ yrs; 7+ yrs) – Sophisticated Midsize Law Firm

Corporate M&A – Associate or Counsel (2+ yrs; 7+ yrs) – Sophisticated Midsize Law Firm

McCormack Schreiber Legal SearchChicago, IL, United States
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Corporate M&A – Associate or Counsel (2+ yrs; 7+ yrs) – Sophisticated Midsize Law Firm

About the Position : Our client, a collegial law firm with Midwest roots, is actively seeking corporate M&A attorneys to join its Chicago office in associate and / or counsel roles (title depending on level of experience). This firm’s full-service M&A practice works closely with attorneys across other practices, including tax, executive comp / employee benefits, finance, IP and restructuring, and assists clients with every stage of the process, including crafting transactions, conducting due diligence, securing financing, negotiating terms and documenting results.

Highlights :

  • Strong professional and practice development support
  • Firm supportive of work-life balance
  • Fantastic opportunity for hands‑on experience, allowing associates to truly 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 prepare corporate documents such as purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, operating / shareholder agreements, and related transaction documents

    • Required Qualifications :

  • 2+ years of corporate transactional experience, including strong M&A experience for Associates; 7+ years of experience for Counsel
  • Experience with private equity and / or private company transactions preferred
  • If a more senior associate, an interest in business development is preferred
  • Strong academic credentials and drafting skills

    • Location : Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

    Compensation : The anticipated base salary range for these positions is $190,000+. (Compensation will be higher at the Counsel level)

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