Chicago Hybrid M&A Associate — Growth & Balance

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is seeking a corporate M&A associate for our Chicago office. The firm offers strong balance and hands-on experience in a hybrid environment. You will counsel clients across industries on M&A, drafting agreements, and coordinating due diligence with cross-functional teams.

Requirements include 3–5 years of corporate transactional experience with strong M&A background; private equity experience is a plus. Base salary ranges from $200,000 to $250,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of corporate transactional experience, including strong M&A experience
• Experience with private equity and/or private company transactions preferred
• Strong academic credentials and drafting skills

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients across a range of industries on corporate matters, including entity formation, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions
• Handle due diligence support and provide general business counseling and legal guidance
• Draft and review contracts and preparing corporate documents such as purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, operating/shareholder agreements, and related transaction documents

Skills

M&A experience

Corporate transactional experience

Drafting skills

Job description

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is seeking a corporate M&A associate for our Chicago office. The firm offers strong balance and hands-on experience in a hybrid environment. You will counsel clients across industries on M&A, drafting agreements, and coordinating due diligence with cross-functional teams.

Requirements include 3–5 years of corporate transactional experience with strong M&A background; private equity experience is a plus. Base salary ranges from $200,000 to $250,000 per year.