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

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 310,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm seeks a Corporate M&A/Private Equity Associate with at least 4 years of experience to enhance its elite Chicago office. The successful candidate will engage in significant client-facing work, focusing on both private equity and mergers and acquisitions. The firm offers a top-tier compensation package and a rich culture of professional development.

Benefits

Professional development initiatives

Top market compensation

Culture of career-long learning

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in M&A and private equity.
• Experience in leading private equity and leveraged buyout transactions.

Responsibilities

• Focus on mergers, acquisitions, and private equity transactions.
• Draft and negotiate acquisition agreements.
• Supervise and train junior associates.

Skills

Leadership in transactions

Strong academic credentials

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Job description

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

About the Position:
Our client, an elite international law firm with clients in over 70 countries, is seeking a corporate M&A and PE lawyer (4+ years of experience) to join its Chicago office as an associate. This firm is Chambers-ranked in both M&A and Private Equity and represents clients in the full spectrum of public and private mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions across a variety of industries.

Highlights:
· Top of market compensation
· Chambers-ranked practice
· Sophisticated, substantive, client-facing work
· Culture of career-long learning with numerous professional development and enrichment initiatives
· Named as one of the “Best Law Firms for Women & Diversity”
· Named as a “Most Admired Law Firm” and as a “Most Prestigious Law Firm”

Responsibilities:
· Focus on mergers, acquisitions, private equity transactions, and other corporate and transactional matters
· Draft and negotiate acquisition agreements
· Supervise and train junior associates

Required Qualifications:
· 4 or more years of experience with M&A and private equity
· Experience taking a lead role in private equity and leveraged buyout transactions
· Strong academic credentials

Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid flexibility)

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $310,000 – $435,000.

Position Type

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• Law Firm

Practice Areas

• Corporate/Securities

Job ID

• 2055

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