Chicago M&A & Transactional Risk Associate

Watts & Associates Recruitment; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development and mentoring

Leadership development and business de

Job summary

Watts & Associates is recruiting a Corporate M&A & Transactional Risk Associate for its Chicago office. This Am Law 100 firm offers a unique pathway at the intersection of corporate deals and R&W insurance, with direct partner access and early client exposure.

You will work on sophisticated middle-market and large-cap acquisitions, collaborating with top practitioners and cross-functional teams. Hybrid work and strong career progression are available.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of sophisticated Corporate M&A experience is required.
• Experience representing private equity sponsors, strategic buyers or corporate clients in middle-market or larger acquisitions.
• Strong drafting and negotiation experience involving purchase agreements and ancillary transaction documents.
• Excellent analytical, commercial and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising on representations & warranties insurance and other transactional risk products.
• Reviewing and analysing stock, membership interest, and asset purchase agreements and related documents.
• Supporting underwriting workstreams for complex M&A transactions.
• Assessing due diligence and translating findings into commercial insurance risk analyses.
• Advising on middle-market and large-cap acquisitions across various industries.
• Collaborating with partners, clients, brokers, and underwriters throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Skills

M&A expertise

Drafting & negotiating

Analytical skills

Client interaction

Education

Law degree from top school

Job description

Watts & Associates is recruiting a Corporate M&A & Transactional Risk Associate for its Chicago office. This Am Law 100 firm offers a unique pathway at the intersection of corporate deals and R&W insurance, with direct partner access and early client exposure.

You will work on sophisticated middle-market and large-cap acquisitions, collaborating with top practitioners and cross-functional teams. Hybrid work and strong career progression are available.