Associate – Corporate M&A (Chicago)

McDonald Hopkins; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

McDonald Hopkins LLC in Chicago, IL seeks an associate attorney with 2-6 years of mergers & acquisitions experience to join its M&A practice. The role focuses on representing clients in deals, reviewing and drafting contracts, and preparing corporate documents such as purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and operating or shareholder agreements.

Ideal candidates will have strong academic credentials, excellent drafting skills, and the ability to collaborate within a national team.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of mergers & acquisitions experience.
• Experience drafting purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and operating or shareholder agreements.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent drafting skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a national team.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in mergers and acquisitions transactions.
• Review and draft contracts and related transaction documents.
• Prepare corporate documents such as purchase agreements and disclosure schedules.
• Collaborate with a national team on deals.

Skills

M&A

Contract drafting

Corporate documents

Private equity

Job description

McDonald Hopkins LLC is seeking an associate attorney with 2-6 years of experience to join its Mergers & Acquisitions practice in Chicago, IL.

The ideal candidate will have experience representing clients in mergers and acquisitions, reviewing and drafting contracts, and preparing corporate documents such as purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, operating or shareholder agreements, and related transaction documents. Experience with private equity and/or private company transactions is preferred.

Candidates should have strong academic credentials, excellent communication and drafting skills, and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a national team.

McDonald Hopkins does not currently accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or headhunters.