Corporate M&A Associate (3-5 yrs) - Midsize Law Firm

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is seeking a corporate M&A associate for our Chicago office. The firm offers strong balance and hands-on experience in a hybrid environment. You will counsel clients across industries on M&A, drafting agreements, and coordinating due diligence with cross-functional teams.

Requirements include 3–5 years of corporate transactional experience with strong M&A background; private equity experience is a plus. Base salary ranges from $200,000 to $250,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of corporate transactional experience, including strong M&A experience
• Experience with private equity and/or private company transactions preferred
• Strong academic credentials and drafting skills

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients across a range of industries on corporate matters, including entity formation, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions
• Handle due diligence support and provide general business counseling and legal guidance
• Draft and review contracts and preparing corporate documents such as purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, operating/shareholder agreements, and related transaction documents

Skills

M&A experience

Corporate transactional experience

Drafting skills

Job description

Our client, a collegial law firm with Midwest roots, is actively seeking a corporate M&A attorney to join its Chicago office as an associate. This full-service M&A practice works closely with attorneys across other practice areas, including tax, executive comp/employee benefits, finance, IP and restructuring, and assists clients in every stage of the process to craft transactions, conduct due diligence, secure financing, negotiate terms and document results.

Highlights:

• Strong professional and practice development support
• Firm is supportive of work-life balance
• Role provides strong hands-on experience, allowing associates to grow and excel

Responsibilities:

• Counsel clients across a range of industries on corporate matters, including entity formation, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions
• Handle due diligence support and provide general business counseling and legal guidance
• Draft and review contracts and preparing corporate documents such as purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, operating/shareholder agreements, and related transaction documents

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of corporate transactional experience, including strong M&A experience
• Experience with private equity and/or private company transactions preferred
• Strong academic credentials and drafting skills

Location:

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000.

About Us:

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is a leading legal recruiting firm serving clients and candidates in Chicago, California and across the country. For more than 30 years, we have helped law firms and companies find exceptional legal talent and attorneys navigate important career moves through deep market knowledge, longstanding relationships and a highly personalized approach.