Corporate Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Professional reimbursements

Job summary

Orion Placement in Wheaton, IL seeks an experienced corporate transactional attorney to advise on transactions, governance, and business matters. You will draft, review, and negotiate contracts and transaction documents while handling mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings within a collaborative practice.

The ideal candidate has a JD, Illinois bar admission or eligibility, and 4+ years of corporate experience with strong drafting and client communication skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of corporate transactional law experience.
• Juris Doctor degree and Illinois bar admission or eligibility.
• Strong legal drafting, contract negotiation, and client communication skills.
• Experience with corporate transactions, commercial agreements, and business advisory matters.
• 7+ years of relevant experience and substantial M&A exposure are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise businesses and corporate clients on transactions, corporate structuring, governance, and general business matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, corporate agreements, and transaction documents.
• Work on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and business restructurings.
• Assist with entity formation, financing transactions, and related corporate matters.
• Manage client relationships and coordinate projects with colleagues across practice areas.
• Take ownership of substantive legal work while contributing to a collaborative corporate practice.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Client communication

M&A exposure

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Illinois bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Pay: $115,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work on sophisticated corporate transactions and meaningful business matters in a collaborative, established law firm.
• Enjoy significant autonomy, direct client relationships, and the opportunity to take ownership of interesting legal work.
• Build your corporate practice with ongoing professional development and business development training.
• Join a supportive team that values work-life balance, excellent client service, and long-term career growth.
• Receive comprehensive benefits, including employer-supported health insurance and professional reimbursements.

Location: Wheaton, IL. This opportunity begins on-site, allowing you to build relationships with our team and clients, with the potential for a partial hybrid schedule as you become established.

Note: Candidates should have at least 4+ years of corporate transactional law experience, including hands-on involvement in business transactions, commercial agreements, or related corporate matters.

About Us

Confidential Employer.We are an established suburban Chicago law firm providing sophisticated legal services to businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals. Our team combines the resources to handle complex matters with a collaborative, relationship-focused environment where attorneys can grow professionally and make a meaningful impact.

Job Description

• Advise businesses and corporate clients on transactions, corporate structuring, governance, and general business matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, corporate agreements, and transaction documents.
• Work on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and business restructurings.
• Assist with entity formation, financing transactions, and related corporate matters.
• Manage client relationships and coordinate projects with colleagues across practice areas.
• Take ownership of substantive legal work while contributing to a collaborative corporate practice.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of corporate transactional law experience.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and Illinois bar admission or eligibility for admission.
• Strong legal drafting, contract negotiation, and client communication skills.
• Experience with corporate transactions, commercial agreements, and business advisory matters.
• 7+ years of relevant experience and substantial M&A exposure are preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We offer the opportunity to build a rewarding legal career without sacrificing the collaborative culture and personal attention of a relationship-driven firm. Enjoy meaningful responsibility, supportive leadership, professional development, and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance with a substantial employer contribution, optional dental and vision coverage, and attorney professional reimbursements.

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Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance