Corporate M&A Attorney

Gyoury-Hales Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Paid parental leave

Market-leading benefits package

Job summary

Gyoury-Hales Search represents a highly regarded Chicago-based law firm seeking a Corporate Associate or Senior Corporate Associate with 3-8 years' experience to join its expanding Corporate Practice Group.

The role offers sophisticated transactional work, direct client exposure, and a collaborative environment with a genuine path for long-term career development, including flexible hybrid working arrangements and strong private equity exposure.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of corporate transactional experience from a recognised law firm
• Experience handling private company mergers and acquisitions
• Strong drafting and negotiation experience with commercial agreements
• Knowledge of corporate governance, LLC operating agreements, and shareholder agreements
• Experience advising middle-market businesses on a range of corporate matters
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• A collaborative approach and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong work ethic and desire for continued professional development

Responsibilities

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Private equity transactions
• Corporate governance matters
• Commercial contracts
• Joint ventures and strategic partnerships
• Business restructurings
• ESOP transactions
• Private securities offerings
• General corporate counselling

Skills

M&A experience

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Governance knowledge

Client communication

Organization

Team collaboration

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

A highly regarded and growing Chicago-based law firm is seeking a Corporate Associate or Senior Corporate Associate (3-8 years' experience) to join its expanding Corporate Practice Group.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking sophisticated transactional work, direct client exposure, and a collaborative environment that offers a genuine path for long-term career development.

The Practice

The firm's corporate team advises middle-market companies, private equity sponsors, family-owned businesses, and entrepreneurs on a broad range of transactional and governance matters.

Attorneys regularly handle transactions ranging from $10 million to $1 billion, including:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Private equity transactions
• Corporate governance matters
• Commercial contracts
• Joint ventures and strategic partnerships
• Business restructurings
• ESOP transactions
• Private securities offerings
• General corporate counselling

The group is recognised for delivering sophisticated legal advice while maintaining a practical, business-oriented approach to client service.

Candidate Requirements

Qualified candidates will have:

• 3-8 years of corporate transactional experience from a recognised law firm
• Experience handling private company mergers and acquisitions
• Strong drafting and negotiation experience with commercial agreements
• Knowledge of corporate governance, LLC operating agreements, and shareholder agreements
• Experience advising middle-market businesses on a range of corporate matters
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• A collaborative approach and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong work ethic and desire for continued professional development

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Sophisticated middle-market M&A practice
• Significant deal responsibility and client contact
• Strong private equity exposure
• Direct access to experienced partners
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
• Clear opportunities for advancement
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Broad industry exposure across manufacturing, professional services, consumer products, emerging industries and more
• Associates/Snr (3-8 years): $230,000-$340,000
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Additional market-leading benefits package

This opportunity would suit a corporate attorney looking to join a firm that combines sophisticated transactional work, meaningful client relationships, and a culture focused on long-term professional growth and success.