Corporate M&A/Private Equity Associate — Lead Transactions

Lateral Link; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 235,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Lateral Link is seeking a Mid-Level Corporate/M&A/Private Equity Associate with 3–6 years of transactional experience to join a premier global law firm in Chicago. The corporate group represents the largest practice in the Chicago office, combining the welcoming culture and close-knit environment of a mid-size firm with the sophisticated resources and expansive reach of a global platform.

In this role, you will work alongside several Chicago partners who serve in major firmwide leadership roles,

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of hands-on corporate, M&A, and private equity deal experience.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of deal teams from due diligence through closing – drafting transaction documents, leading client communications, and driving negotiations.
• Lead and manage complex transactional matters for private equity funds, institutional investors, family offices, alternative asset managers, and portfolio companies.

Job description

Lateral Link is seeking a Mid-Level Corporate/M&A/Private Equity Associate with 3–6 years of transactional experience to join a premier global law firm in Chicago. The corporate group represents the largest practice in the Chicago office, combining the welcoming culture and close-knit environment of a mid-size firm with the sophisticated resources and expansive reach of a global platform.

In this role, you will work alongside several Chicago partners who serve in major firmwide leadership roles,