Corporate M&A Attorney

Distinct | North America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct | North America, a leading global law firm, seeks a Corporate M&A Associate with 3+ years of experience to join its premier M&A practice in Chicago. You will advise major public and private companies, private equity sponsors and financial institutions on sophisticated domestic and international transactions.

The role covers public and private M&A, private equity investments, joint ventures, corporate governance, and high‑level advisory matters, with direct client contact and

Qualifications

• At least three years of corporate M&A experience.
• Experience at a leading international, national, or well-regarded corporate law firm.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and transaction management skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle public and private M&A transactions.
• Manage private equity investments and portfolio company work.
• Engage in joint ventures and strategic investments.
• Oversee corporate governance and advisory matters.
• Direct client contact with meaningful deal responsibility.

Skills

M&A experience

Drafting

Negotiation

Transaction management

Client contact

Job description

Corporate M&A Associate | BigLaw | 3+ Years

A leading global law firm is seeking a Corporate Associate to join its highly regarded M&A practice.

This is an opportunity to advise major public and private companies, private equity sponsors and financial institutions on sophisticated domestic and international transactions.

The role will include:

• Public and private M&A transactions
• Private equity investments and portfolio company work
• Joint ventures and strategic investments
• Corporate governance and general advisory matters
• Direct client contact and meaningful responsibility on complex deals

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least three years of corporate M&A experience
• Experience gained within a leading international, national or highly regarded corporate law firm
• Strong drafting, negotiation and transaction management skills
• The ability to take ownership of significant elements of a transaction

The firm offers market leading compensation, sophisticated work, strong partner access and a genuine platform for long term progression.

All conversations will be treated in complete confidence.