Corporate Associate

5 Legal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Legal in Chicago seeks an associate to join its M&A and Private Equity Practice Group. Named as a world-leading firm by Chambers Global, the candidate will work on complex transactions with senior attorneys and clients.

Ideal candidates must have 6-8 years of M&A experience, lead the drafting and negotiation of definitive and ancillary documents, manage deal processes and client relationships, and supervise junior associates.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of M&A experience.
• Ability to lead drafting and negotiation of definitive and ancillary documents.
• Experience managing deal process and client relationships.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience at large regional, national or international law firms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting and negotiation of definitive and ancillary documents.
• Manage deal process and client relationships.
• Supervise junior associates on matters related to M&A and private equity.
• Handle day-to-day demands on a variety of M&A matters.

Skills

M&A experience

Negotiation

Drafting documents

Client relationships

Leadership of associates

Job description

Named as one of the world’s leading law firms by Chambers Global and top 100 AmLaw firm is seeking an associate to join their M&A and Private Equity Practice Group.

Ideal candidates must have 6-8 years of M&A experience. Skills including experience with leading the drafting and negotiation of definitive and ancillary documents, managing deal process and client relationships, supervising junior associates and handling day to day demands on a variety of M&A related matters. Candidate must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, a high degree of maturity and business sense, and the ability to effectively manage internal and external client relationships. Large regional, national or international law firm experience is preferred.