Corporate / M&A Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 225,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including major

401(k), paid time off, paid holidays

Bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Aligned Talent Acquisition is partnering with a nationally recognized Am Law firm to recruit a Corporate / M&A Associate Attorney for its Chicago, IL office. The role emphasizes sophisticated transactional work, client interaction, and collaboration with experienced partners.

The attorney will engage in mergers and acquisitions, venture capital transactions, and general corporate matters, drafting and negotiating complex documents, and managing deal execution while building long-term client

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of corporate and transactional experience, including M&A and/or venture capital.
• Experience drafting and negotiating transactional agreements and corporate documents.
• Strong understanding of corporate transactions and deal execution.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Sound business judgment and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach to working with colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital transactions, and general corporate matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex transactional documents.
• Manage deal execution and coordinate with clients and internal teams.
• Work closely with experienced partners and develop meaningful client relationships.
• Build a long-term career within a nationally recognized corporate practice.

Skills

Corporate transactions

M&A

Venture capital

Drafting and negotiating

Analytical skills

Communication

Business judgment

Team collaboration

Job description

Corporate / M&A Associate Attorney – Chicago, IL

Am Law Firm | Corporate Transactions & Venture Capital | $225,000-$300,000

Ready to take the next step in your corporate law career?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is partnering with a nationally recognized Am Law firm seeking a talented Corporate / M&A Associate Attorney to join its established Business practice in Chicago, IL.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys sophisticated transactional work and wants to take on meaningful responsibility, work directly with clients, and collaborate with experienced partners on complex business transactions across a variety of industries.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of corporate and transactional experience, including M&A and/or venture capital transactions.

• Experience drafting and negotiating transactional agreements and corporate documents.

• Strong understanding of corporate transactions and deal execution.

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

• Sound business judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• A collaborative, team-oriented approach to working with colleagues and clients.

The Opportunity

The firm's established corporate practice advises businesses and investors on sophisticated transactions across a broad range of industries.

Attorneys will have opportunities to:

• Work on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital transactions, and general corporate matters.

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex transactional documents.

• Manage deal execution and coordinate with clients and internal teams.

• Work closely with experienced partners and develop meaningful client relationships.

• Build a long-term career within a nationally recognized corporate practice.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Base salary of $225,000-$300,000, depending on experience and qualifications

Sophisticated corporate, M&A, and venture capital transactions

Direct client interaction and meaningful deal responsibility

Collaborative environment with experienced attorneys

Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, and bonus opportunities