Corporate M&A Attorney

Distinct | North America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct | North America in Chicago seeks a Corporate M&A Associate with 3+ years experience to handle sophisticated domestic and international transactions. You will advise major clients, both public and private, and operate with direct client contact on complex deals.

The role offers market-leading compensation, strong partner access, and a clear platform for long-term progression within a premier international law firm.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

M&A experience

Transaction management

Negotiation skills

Ownership of transactions

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.