Corporate (M&A) Associate Attorney

Beacon Hill; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Beacon Hill in Chicago is seeking a Corporate Associate with 2+ years of experience handling substantive corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions and venture capital transactions across a broad range of industries.

The role involves supporting complex deals, drafting and negotiating agreements, and coordinating due diligence through closing in a fast-paced team environment. Illinois bar admission or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of corporate and transactional experience, focusing on M&A and/or VC matters.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Illinois bar admission or eligibility to become admitted.

Responsibilities

• Support public and private mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and strategic investments.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents, including purchase agreements and governance documents.
• Coordinate due diligence and manage transaction processes from structuring to closing.

Skills

M&A experience

Venture capital

Drafting & negotiation

Due diligence coordination

Job description

A leading full-service law firm is seeking a team-oriented Corporate Associate to join its Chicago office. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience handling substantive corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions and venture capital transactions across a broad range of industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Support public and private mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, strategic investments, and other corporate transactions.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents, including purchase agreements, ancillary agreements, and governance documents.
• Coordinate due diligence and manage transaction processes from initial structuring through closing.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of corporate and transactional experience, with a focus on M&A and/or venture capital matters.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Identify and resolve complex deal issues.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Active Illinois bar admission, or eligibility to become admitted.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $225,000+ dependent on experience.

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life and long-term disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• a 401(k) plan
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• bonus eligibility

Equal Opportunity

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

Additional Information

We look forward to working with you.

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