Corporate Associate Attorney (3-7 yrs) – Am Law 50 Firm

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search’s client, a leading global law firm, seeks mid- to senior-level corporate M&A and private equity associates for its Chicago office. You will lead complex transactions from inception through closing and draft a range of transaction documents for PE funds and their portfolio companies.

Hybrid Chicago work arrangement. Requirements include 3–7 years of corporate M&A/PE experience, large law firm background preferred, and excellent academic credentials.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of corporate M&A and private equity experience.
• Large law firm experience preferred.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex M&A and private equity transactions from inception through closing.
• Draft a variety of transaction-related documents.
• Handle general corporate matters for private equity funds, their portfolio companies, and other public and privately held businesses.

Skills

Corporate M&A

Private equity transactions

Job description

Our client, one of the largest global law firms, has an active need for corporate M&A/private equity lawyers to join as mid- to senior-level associates in their Chicago office headquarters. This firm’s award-winning, globally integrated team of corporate lawyers spans across four continents, and has extensive experience advising on a variety of complex, cross-border and high-profile, strategic transactions.

Highlights

• Top-ranked in Corporate Law by Best Lawyers, Chambers USA, and The Legal 500
• Named as a “Transaction Power Player” by BTI Consulting
• Named among one of the leading firms in The American Lawyer’s Midlevel Associates Survey

Responsibilities

• Lead complex M&A and private equity transactions from inception through closing
• Draft a variety of transaction-related documents
• Handle general corporate matters for private equity funds, their portfolio companies, and other public and privately held businesses

Required Qualifications

• 3-7 years of corporate M&A and private equity transactions experience
• Large law firm experience preferred
• Excellent academic credentials

Location

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $260,000 - $435,000.