Corporate Associate Attorney: Autonomy, Growth & Client Leadership

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

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Wheaton, IL seeks an experienced corporate transactional attorney to advise on transactions, governance, and business matters. The role offers significant autonomy, direct client relationships, and ownership of meaningful work within a collaborative firm.

Requirements include a JD, Illinois bar admission (or eligibility) and 4+ years of corporate transactional experience, with strong drafting and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of corporate transactional law experience.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and Illinois bar admission or eligibility for admission.
• Strong 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

Corporate transactions

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Illinois bar admission

Job description

Confidential Employer in Wheaton, IL seeks an experienced corporate transactional attorney to advise on transactions, governance, and business matters. The role offers significant autonomy, direct client relationships, and ownership of meaningful work within a collaborative firm.

Requirements include a JD, Illinois bar admission (or eligibility) and 4+ years of corporate transactional experience, with strong drafting and negotiation skills.