Associate Attorney

Kelleher + Holland, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelleher + Holland, LLC in Illinois seeks an entry-level Corporate Attorney to support our transactional team on real deals, with mentorship from senior attorneys and hands-on exposure to M&A and corporate matters.

The role emphasizes drafting, due diligence, client support, and timely communication, with growth into a business-advisor role as skills develop. This is an in-person, full-time position.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in Illinois; additional bar admissions a plus
• 1–3 years of corporate or transactional experience preferred; strong academic or clerkship background considered
• Strong drafting and research skills
• Genuine interest in business law and client-facing transactional work

Responsibilities

• Draft and review purchase agreements, operating agreements, and related corporate documents
• Assist with due diligence and transaction timeline management
• Support entity formation, governance, and general corporate matters
• Conduct legal research on corporate and transactional issues
• Support client communications under attorney supervision

Skills

Drafting

Due diligence

Legal research

Client communication

Job description

Description

Corporate Attorney (Entry-Level) — North Barrington, Illinois Office

(Full-Time | In-Person)

Illinois Licensed | Corporate & Transactional Focus | 1–3 Years' Experience

This is a strong opportunity for an early-career attorney to build a foundation in corporate and transactional law, working alongside experienced attorneys on real deals from day one.

About Us:

Kelleher + Holland, LLC is a full-service law firm with a robust corporate and transactional practice, advising closely held businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals across a wide range of matters. We're seeking an entry-level Corporate Attorney to support our transactional team, with the opportunity to develop hands-on deal experience under the mentorship of senior attorneys.

Position Overview:

The Corporate Attorney will work closely with senior attorneys on M&A and business transactions, taking on increasing responsibility for drafting, due diligence, and client support as skills develop. This role is ideal for a recently admitted attorney with 1–3 years of corporate or transactional experience who wants to grow into a business-advisor role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and review purchase agreements, operating agreements, and related corporate documents
• Assist with due diligence and transaction timeline management
• Support entity formation, governance, and general corporate matters
• Conduct legal research on corporate and transactional issues
• Support client communications under attorney supervision

Why Join Us:

• Direct mentorship from experienced transactional attorneys
• A structured path to growing deal responsibility
• A collaborative, team-based culture that invests in early-career development
• Access to resources across a wide range of practice areas and jurisdictions

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Active license to practice law in Illinois; additional bar admissions a plus
• 1–3 years of corporate or transactional experience preferred; strong academic or clerkship background considered
• Strong drafting and research skills
• Genuine interest in business law and client-facing transactional work