Corporate Attorney

Lateral Link; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top of the market compensation

Flexible hybrid work schedule

Tremendous mentorship and training

Job summary

A leading law firm in Chicago seeks a Corporate Associate with 2-6 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions. This role offers direct client interaction and opportunities for growth in a supportive and flexible hybrid work environment. Competitive compensation of $260K-$420K plus bonus is provided. Ideal candidates will have strong academic credentials and an active Illinois law license.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions in a large law firm.
• Active license to practice law in Illinois or eligibility for Illinois Bar.
• Strong academic credentials from a reputable law school.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients and manage increasing responsibilities on deals.
• Draft and negotiate complex documents related to transactions.

Skills

Mergers and acquisitions

Corporate counseling

Client interaction

Education

Law degree from a top 25 law school

Graduating in the top 10% from a Top 50 law school

Job description

About the Role

Lateral Link is assisting a prestigious law firm in Chicago that's looking to add a Corporate Associate with 2-6 years of experience to its preeminent team. This is a unique opportunity to work in an established group that provides guidance on the full spectrum of transaction-related matters, including M&A, PE, general corporate counseling, and governance. The firm offers unmatched resources, tremendous mentorship and training, top of the market compensation, and a culture that cannot be beat - flexible hybrid work schedule in a supportive, social, and team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate must have 2-6 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, as well as day-to-day corporate counseling matters in a large law firm setting.
• Candidates must have an active license to practice law in Illinois, the ability to waive in, or be willing and able to sit for the Illinois Bar.
• A law degree from a top 25 law school with excellent academic credentials, or graduating in the top 10% from a Top 50 law school, is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interact directly with clients and take increasing responsibility on deals, drafting and negotiating complex documents.
• Provide guidance on the full spectrum of transaction-related matters, including M&A, PE, general corporate counseling, and governance.

Pay range and compensation package

$260-$420K base, plus bonus and full benefits package.

How to apply

If you meet these qualifications, please submit your resume here or reach out directly to [e-mail].