Corporate Associate

Greenspoon Marder; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA contributions

Dental & Vision

PTO

401(k) matching

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

EAP

Holidays

Job summary

Greenspoon Marder in Chicago seeks a Corporate Associate with 2–4 years of experience handling general corporate and commercial matters, including M&A transactions, private equity, joint ventures, governance, and partnership issues. New York Bar is required.

Associate life is entrepreneurial and collaborative; mentors and flexible paths to partnership are emphasized, with individualized billable hour goals and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in corporate/commercial matters including M&A.
• Excellent academic credentials and law firm experience.
• New York Bar is required.

Responsibilities

• Handle general corporate and commercial matters.
• Assist in M&A transactions, private equity, and equity investments.
• Advise on joint ventures and governance issues.
• Address securities and technology-related matters.

Skills

Corporate law

M&A experience

Private equity

Joint ventures

Corporate governance

Securities law

Technology law

Job description

The Chicago office is seeking a Corporate Associate with 2 to 4 years of experience handling general corporate/commercial matters, M&A transactions, preferably including private equity and other equity investments, joint ventures, corporate governance, and partnership issues. Knowledge of securities law and technology are a plus. The ideal candidate will have excellent academic credentials and law firm experience. New York Bar is required.

Associate Life:

Associate life at Greenspoon Marder is entrepreneurial, collaborative, and rewarding. Associates have access to interesting work, partners who actually mentor, and flexible paths to partnership. Billable hour goals and performance metrics are individualized based on your practice group, professional goals, experience, and more. Greenspoon Marder is not a one-size-fits-all Firm. When surveyed, associates have said:

“The Firm fosters a culture where people can work well and play well together.”

“The partners I report to are great – they care about me not just in a work setting, which makes for a better overall experience.”

“I am given opportunities other associates at my level at other Firms are not given.”

Think Greenspoon Marder might be a fit for you? Let’s talk!

Most Firm benefits are effective on your first day:

• Heavily subsidized health insurance premiums
• Our health plan includes Firm paid HSA contributions ranging from $600 and $1,200 annually
• Firm pays 100% of employee only premium for dental and vision insurance and provides inexpensive options for dependents.
  
• Tax advantaged account options like Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts
• Life Insurance, paid by the Firm
• Long-Term Disability Insurance, paid by the Firm
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 11 paid holidays (in 2026)
• Generous PTO for full-time employees
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options from day one. Eligible for discretionary Firm matching contribution.

The expected salary range for this position is between $180,000 to $250,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

All inquiries will be kept confidential.

Greenspoon Marder is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.