Corporate M&A/Private Equity Associate – Chambers-Ranked Practice

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

A global Am Law 100 Firm in Chicago seeks a Corporate M&A/Private Equity Associate with 3+ years of experience. The role involves working with strategic acquirers, private equity funds, and family offices on corporate transactions. Candidates will benefit from top-market compensation and supportive firm culture emphasizing diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Top of market compensation

Support group for women

Recognition for LGBTQ+ equality

Qualifications

• 3+ years of corporate transactional experience, including M&A and/or private equity.
• Experience practicing at a nationally recognized law firm.

Responsibilities

• Represent public companies and privately held entities in corporate transactions.
• Work on a variety of corporate transactional matters.

Skills

Corporate transactional experience

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Private equity

Education

Strong academic credentials

Job description

Corporate M&A/Private Equity Associate – Chambers-Ranked Practice

About the Position:
Our client, a global Am Law 100 Firm, has an immediate need for a corporate transactional attorney (3+ yrs) to join its Chicago office as an associate. This nationally recognized practice represents a sophisticated client base, including privately and publicly held companies, strategic acquirers, private equity funds, and family offices in a range of corporate transactional matters.

Highlights:
· Chambers-ranked corporate practice
· Ranked as a Best Law Firm in Chicago by Vault Law
· Top of market compensation
· Firm has a group for women that supports their strategic retention and advancement at the firm
· Named as one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality

Responsibilities:
· Represent public companies and privately held, strategic acquirers, private equity funds, family offices, and other investors
· Work on a variety of corporate transactional matters

Required Qualifications:
· 3+ years of corporate transactional experience, including M&A and/or private equity
· Experience practicing at a nationally recognized law firm
· Strong academic credentials

Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $225,000 – $420,000.

Position Type

• Associate

Employment Type

• Law Firm

Practice Areas

• Corporate/Securities

Job ID

• 2381

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