Corporate, M&A and Securities Associate (2-7 yrs.) - Chicago or Nashville

Permanent Placements LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Law Firm in Chicago or Nashville seeks a Corporate, M&A & Securities Associate with 2+ years of corporate transactional experience. You will handle M&A transactions, private equity-backed deals, and securities matters, advising on governance and reporting.

Ideal candidates have strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, and excellent academic credentials. You will collaborate across practice groups on complex matters and represent sponsors and portfolio companies.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of corporate transactional experience in a law firm or corporate setting.
• Experience with M&A transactions and private equity-backed deals.
• Exposure to public company reporting, capital markets, or corporate governance is a plus.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Represent private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and public/private companies in corporate transactions.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents.
• Conduct due diligence and assist with transaction management.
• Advise clients on corporate governance and general business matters.
• Support securities law compliance and public company reporting obligations.
• Collaborate across practice groups on complex matters.

Skills

M&A experience

Private equity transactions

Corporate governance exposure

Drafting & negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Our client, a nationally recognized law firm, is seeking a Corporate, M&A & Securities Associate to join its Chicago or Nashville office. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions involving private equity, mergers and acquisitions, securities matters, and general corporate counseling.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of corporate transactional experience.
• Experience with M&A transactions and private equity-backed deals.
• Exposure to public company reporting, capital markets, or corporate governance matters is a plus.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and public and private companies in corporate transactions.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents.
• Conduct due diligence and assist with transaction management.
• Advise clients on corporate governance and general business matters.
• Support securities law compliance and public company reporting obligations.
• Work directly with clients and collaborate across practice groups on complex matters.