Corporate M&A Associate (6-8 yrs) - Hybrid/Remote

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 315,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search in Chicago is seeking a senior corporate M&A attorney to join as a senior-level associate. You will manage private company M&A deals from strategy through closing and advise on corporate governance and related matters.

Candidates typically have 6–8 years of corporate transactional experience, strong drafting skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Hybrid or remote work options are available, with a base salary range of $315,000–$340,000.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of corporate transactional experience, including M&A, private equity, and securities offerings.
• Strong writing skills to draft and review commercial contracts and shareholder agreements.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and a dedication to developing new skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage private company M&A deals from initial strategy through closing, including drafting and negotiating transaction documents
• Advise clients on compliance, board governance, and organizational matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including LLC/shareholder agreements
• Provide comprehensive support to companies on a wide range of general corporate matters

Skills

M&A experience

Strong writing skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Our client, an established Chicago law firm with a highly regarded corporate transactions practice, is actively seeking a corporate mergers and acquisitions attorney to join as a senior-level associate. This practice represents business owners, investors, and organizations ranging from mid‑sized, entrepreneur-operated companies to large global companies in corporate counseling, M&A, capital raising, business formation, and strategic planning.

Highlights

• Firm ranked as a top midsize firm in Chicago
• Opportunity to work closely with clients on substantive matters
• Collegial and collaborative culture

Responsibilities

• Manage private company M&A deals from initial strategy through closing, including drafting and negotiating transaction documents
• Advise clients on compliance, board governance, and organizational matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including LLC/shareholder agreements
• Provide comprehensive support to companies on a wide range of general corporate matters

Required Qualifications

• 6-8 years of corporate transactional experience, including M&A, private equity, and securities offerings
• Strong writing skills to draft and review commercial contracts and shareholder agreements
• An entrepreneurial mindset and a dedication to developing new skills

Location

Chicago, IL (Hybrid) or Remote

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $315,000 - $340,000.

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.