Associate - Corporate MampA/Private Equity

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a corporate associate in Chicago with strong M&A and private equity experience to manage transaction workstreams from inception to closing.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience, excellent drafting and negotiation skills, and is barred in the relevant jurisdiction. You will coordinate cross-functional deal teams and mentor junior attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• At least 4 years of private equity and M&A experience, preferably in a large law firm.
• Ability to manage substantial components of transactions from early stages to closing.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate principal transaction documents.
• Coordinate input across deal teams.
• Manage and execute due diligence, escalating issues as needed.
• Provide post-closing support for portfolio company matters, including acquisitions and financings.
• Drive and organize deal execution and closings, managing aggressive timelines.
• Collaborate with specialists to manage cross-functional workflows.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, delegating tasks and providing feedback.

Skills

M&A experience

Private equity experience

Transaction management

Drafting and negotiation

Client service

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a corporate associate with expertise in M&A and private equity to join its Chicago office. The ideal candidate will have over four years of experience and will manage transaction workstreams from inception to closing, ensuring exceptional client service.

Duties

• Draft, review, and negotiate principal transaction documents and coordinate input across deal teams.
• Manage and execute due diligence, identifying and escalating issues as needed.
• Provide post-closing support for portfolio company matters, including acquisitions and financings.
• Drive and organize deal execution and closings, managing aggressive timelines.
• Collaborate with specialists to manage cross-functional workflows.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, delegating tasks and providing feedback.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• At least 4 years of private equity and M&A experience, preferably in a large law firm.
• Ability to manage substantial components of transactions from early stages to closing.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Must be barred in the jurisdiction where you will practice.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Experience advising financial sponsors and strategic buyers/sellers.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a deadline-driven environment.
• Interest in staying current on market practices and legal developments.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages.
• Comprehensive wellness programs supporting physical, emotional, mental, and financial health.
• Professional development programs.