Corporate Attorney - M&A / Private Equity (Chicago)

IDEX Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading US law firm in Chicago is seeking a highly motivated Corporate Attorney to work on high-profile M&A and private equity transactions. Candidates should have a JD, be admitted to practice in Illinois, and demonstrate strong drafting and negotiation skills. The firm offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, alongside a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in Illinois.
• Class years 2017-2021.
• Strong background in M&A and private equity transactions.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on M&A transactions and joint ventures.
• Represent private equity sponsors in transactions.
• Draft and negotiate transactional documents.
• Collaborate on multi-jurisdictional deals.
• Provide strategic legal advice to corporate clients.

Skills

Mergers & Acquisitions

Private Equity

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from a top law school

Job description

Overview

A leading US law firm is seeking a highly motivated Corporate Attorney to join its Chicago office. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile, complex transactions with a focus on Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on public and private M&A transactions, joint ventures, and strategic investments.
• Represent private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies in a variety of transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents including purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and other related contracts.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas to support clients in multi-jurisdictional deals.
• Provide ongoing strategic legal advice to corporate clients.

Candidate Profile

• Juris Doctor (JD) from a top law school.
• Admitted to practice in Illinois.
• Class years 2017-2021.
• Strong background in M&A and private equity transactions.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

What’s on Offer

• The chance to work with market-leading clients on cutting-edge corporate transactions.
• Exposure to a diverse range of industries and deal structures.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture with outstanding professional development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

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