Associate Attorney - M&A

CyberCoders; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Annual hours bonus

Origination bonus on revenue

Profit-sharing contributions

Advancement path to equity partnership

Job summary

CyberCoders in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced Corporate Attorney to join our growing practice. You will work on sophisticated business transactions, build relationships with business owners and executives, and pursue a clear path to partnership.

You will draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, perform due diligence, and advise clients on strategic matters. The role offers mentorship, cross-practice collaboration, and a balanced, flexible hybrid work environment with strong

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission.
• Experience practicing corporate law in a law firm.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, business transactions, or corporate governance matters.
• Strong drafting and transactional experience.
• Experience representing privately held or middle-market businesses (nice to have).

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, business formations, restructurings, and general corporate matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, operating agreements, purchase agreements, and other corporate governance documents.
• Conduct due diligence and support deal execution from initial structuring through closing.
• Advise business owners, executives, and private companies on strategic legal and business matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to provide comprehensive solutions to business clients.

Skills

Corporate law experience

M&A experience

Drafting and negotiating

Due diligence

Client relationship development

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Position Overview

Join a growing corporate practice where you'll have the opportunity to work on sophisticated business transactions, build meaningful relationships with business owners and executives, and develop your career within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment. This role is ideal for an attorney seeking greater responsibility, high-quality work, and a clear path to partnership. With strong deal flow, direct client exposure, and mentorship from experienced attorneys, you'll gain valuable experience while contributing to a thriving corporate practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist clients with mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, business formations, restructurings, and general corporate matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, operating agreements, purchase agreements, and other corporate governance documents.
• Conduct due diligence and support deal execution from initial structuring through closing.
• Advise business owners, executives, and private companies on strategic legal and business matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to provide comprehensive solutions to business clients.

Qualifications / Nice to Have

Must Have

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission.
• Experience practicing corporate law in a law firm environment.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, business transactions, or corporate governance matters.
• Strong drafting and transactional experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience representing privately held or middle-market businesses.
• Experience leading portions of transactions and managing deal processes.
• Exposure to private equity, financing, or complex commercial transactions.
• Interest in developing client relationships and growing a long-term practice.

Benefits

• Base salary ranging from $175,000 to $225,000+, depending on experience.
• Annual hours bonus paid for all billable hours worked above the firm's 1,800-hour target.
• 15% origination bonus on collected revenue from self-generated business.
• Eligibility for profit-sharing contributions, historically ranging from $7,500 to $15,000 annually, based on associate productivity.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement.
• Opportunity to collaborate with an experienced team of attorneys across multiple practice areas.
• Clear and transparent advancement path from Associate to Director (Non-Equity Partner) to Shareholder (Equity Partner).
• Sophisticated transactional work, strong mentorship, business development support, and a culture that values both professional growth and work-life balance.