Corporate Private Equity Associate (4-6 yrs)

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search; Chicago (IL); Hybride; USD 310 000 - 390 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is seeking a corporate transactional associate for a global law firm in Chicago. The role focuses on representing private equity funds, sponsors, family offices, and portfolio companies throughout the investment lifecycle.

The position requires 4–6 years of PE experience, strong drafting and analytical skills, and excellent academic credentials. Hybrid work arrangement in Chicago with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience with private equity transactions and a broad range of deal structures.
• Excellent academic credentials
• Strong legal analysis, drafting, and verbal communication skills

Responsabilités

• Represent private equity funds, independent sponsors, family offices, and portfolio companies in acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth financings
• Draft transaction agreements and documents and negotiate deal terms
• Manage transaction closings and processes

Connaissances

Private equity transactions

Transactional drafting

Negotiation skills

Financial analysis

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD)

Description du poste

Our client, a highly-regarded global law firm, is seeking a corporate transactional lawyer with strong private equity experience to join its Chicago office as an associate. Attorneys in this practice serve as trusted advisors to private equity funds, independent sponsors, family offices and their portfolio companies throughout the investment lifecycle.

Highlights:

• Nationally recognized corporate practice
• Ranked as a leading firm for quality of life, associate satisfaction, and pro bono work
• Voted as a Best Law Firm for Wellness by Vault Law
• Firm recognized as Client Service All-Stars by BTI Consulting

Responsibilities:

• Represent private equity funds, independent sponsors, family offices, and portfolio companies in acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth financings
• Draft transaction agreements and documents and negotiate deal terms
• Manage transaction closings and processes

Required Qualifications:

• 4-6 years of experience with private equity transactions and a broad range of deal structures
• Excellent academic credentials
• Strong legal analysis, drafting, and verbal communication skills

Location:

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $310,000 - $390,000.