Corporate Associate Attorney (3–5 Years)

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Chicago, IL, seeks a Corporate Associate Attorney with 3–5 years of M&A experience, preferably involving private equity transactions at a large law firm. JD from an accredited school and active Illinois Bar in good standing are required.

This partner-track opportunity offers substantial transactional responsibility and direct client interaction. Join a Vault 100 firm known for sophisticated private equity and M&A practice, with cross-border and cross-functional deal teams

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• 3 to 5 years of M&A experience, preferably involving private equity transactions at a large law firm.
• Active Illinois Bar membership in good standing is required.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate principal transaction documents for private equity and M&A matters.
• Manage due diligence processes, identify material legal issues, and integrate findings into transaction documents.
• Coordinate cross-functional deal teams and collaborate with specialists throughout transactions.
• Support acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and portfolio company matters post-closing.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and support staff on transactional matters.

Skills

M&A experience

Private equity exposure

Client interaction

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

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Corporate Associate Attorney (3–5 Years)

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Organising Institution / Firm

BCG Attorney Search

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Chicago, IL

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Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school; 3 to 5 years of M&A experience (preferably private equity at a large law firm); active Illinois Bar membership in good standing.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Corporate Associate Attorney (3–5 Years) – Chicago, IL
Category: Jobs
Organiser: BCG Attorney Search (on behalf of a Vault 100 Law Firm)
Location: Chicago, IL
Eligibility:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• 3 to 5 years of M&A experience, preferably involving private equity transactions at a large law firm.
• Active Illinois Bar membership in good standing is required.

Fees: None
Deadline: Not specified
Description: A nationally recognized Vault 100 law firm is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney to join its sophisticated private equity and M&A practice in Chicago, Illinois. This partner-track opportunity offers substantial transactional responsibility, direct client interaction, and exposure to high-profile private equity acquisitions, financings, and strategic transactions within a collaborative international legal platform.Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate principal transaction documents for private equity and M&A matters.
• Manage due diligence processes, identify material legal issues, and integrate findings into transaction documents.
• Coordinate cross-functional deal teams and collaborate with specialists throughout transactions.
• Support acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and portfolio company matters post-closing.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and support staff on transactional matters.