Associate - Mergers & Acquisitions (Chicago, IL; Miami, FL; Los Angeles, CA)

Vedder Price; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Professional development assistance

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Vedder Price P.C. is seeking Finance associates to join the Finance & Transactions group in Chicago or Los Angeles. The role offers collaboration with shareholders, involvement in business development and client-facing activities, and a strong focus on growth within a cohesive team.

The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of transactional/M&A experience at a law firm, with private equity/sponsor clients on acquisitions, dispositions and growth equity, and holds a J.D. with strong academics.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of transactional/M&A experience at a law firm, primarily focused on private company M&A.
• Experience with private equity/sponsor clients on acquisitions, dispositions and growth equity.
• J.D. degree and strong academic credentials; admitted in Illinois, Florida, or California (or pursuing admission).

Responsibilities

• Lead initial stages of deals, such as negotiating a term sheet and drafting the first draft of a purchase/merger agreement.
• Manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Collaborate with shareholders and engage in client-facing activities as part of the Finance & Transactions team.

Skills

Transactional M&A

Private equity experience

Negotiation

Client collaboration

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

At Vedder, we know that great people are key to our success. We understand the importance in offering outstanding opportunities to work in well-respected practices and with talented and experienced colleagues-serving a prestigious client base across the globe.

If you want the chance to learn and grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

The Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity for Finance associates to join the Finance & Transactions team in our Chicago or Los Angeles office. Our cohesive and collaborative team has a diverse and unique multidisciplinary practice that gives you the opportunity to work closely with shareholders and to participate in business development and client-facing activities. Our platform supports and encourages career development and thrives on excellent client service.

About You:

• You have 3-6 years of transactional/M&A experience at a law firm, primarily focused on private company M&A;
• Your experience includes private equity/sponsor clients on acquisitions, dispositions and growth equity;
• You are able to be the lead on initial stages of a deal, such as negotiating a term sheet and drafting (or marking up) the first draft of a purchase/merger agreement;
• You have experience managing multiple matters simultaneously;
• You have a J.D. degree (or its equivalent) and strong academic credentials; and
• You are admitted in (and in good standing with), or taking steps to become admitted in, the applicable jurisdiction (Illinois, Florida, or California).

Please submit the following required documents with your application:

• Resume/CV
• Unofficial Law School Transcript
• Cover Letter (encouraged but not required)

About Us:

• We offer top-tier, interesting work in a more personalized work environment.
• We allow you to accept as much responsibility and client contact as you are ready to assume.
• We provide substantial professional development assistance in the form of training, mentoring and performance feedback.
• Our compensation and benefits structure is competitive.
• We offer a hybrid work policy with three days a week in-office attendance and two days remote.

Compensation:

• $260,000 - $360,000 annual base salary

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Vedder Price P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversityand solicit applications from all qualified applicantswithoutregardto race,color,gender,sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability(where applicantisqualifiedto performthe essentialfunctions of the job with or withoutreasonableaccommodations),medicalcondition,protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We participate in E-verify.

Applicants who require special assistance or an accommodation during the application and/or recruitment process due to a disability should contact the Vedder HR Department at [e-mail]. All other attorney and summer associate recruitment inquiries should be directed to the Vedder Legal Recruiting Team at [e-mail].