Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Associate

5 Legal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Legal is seeking an associate to join its corporate practice nationwide, with location flexibility in any US office. The candidate should have 3–6 years of experience in corporate law, with emphasis on mergers and acquisitions and other general corporate matters.

The ideal candidate will lead due diligence teams, coordinate specialists, and draft transaction documents, while delivering high-quality writing and managing multiple assignments with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of corporate law experience, focused on M&A and general corporate matters.
• Experience leading due diligence teams and drafting transaction documents.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision.

Skills

Mergers & Acquisitions

Corporate law

Due diligence leadership

Transaction drafting

Excellent writing skills

Job description

Top 100 AmLaw firm seeks an associate to join their Corporate practice group in any of their offices located in the United States.

The ideal candidate must have 3-6 years of experience in corporate law, with particular experience in mergers & acquisitions and other general corporate and commercial matters. Candidates with specific expertise in strategic transactions (including, mergers and acquisitions, investments and joint ventures), as well as general corporate and corporate governance experience. The candidate must have experience leading due diligence teams, managing specialists and drafting transaction documents. The successful candidate will also have excellent writing skills, superior academics, and the ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision.