Corporate Transactional Attorney

Orion Placement; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Chicago seeks a senior corporate transactional attorney to lead complex M&A and other corporate deals from LOI through closing. You will draft purchase agreements, governance and financing documents, and advise on governance, restructurings, and ownership transitions.

You will act as a practical business advisor to founders and privately held companies, coordinating teams and opposing counsel while growing the practice through client development and referrals.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• Active Illinois Bar admission is required.
• 8+ years of corporate transactional experience, 10+ years preferred for seniority.
• Strong M&A and transactional experience with independent deal leadership.
• Portable book of business of at least $100,000.

Responsibilities

• Lead mergers and acquisitions, business sales, and corporate transactions from LOI to closing.
• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, contracts, governance and financing documents.
• Advise clients on governance, structuring, reorganizations, ownership transitions, and financing.
• Serve as practical business advisor to founders, entrepreneurs, privately held and family businesses.
• Coordinate opposing counsel, clients, specialists, and internal deal teams for efficiency.
• Manage client relationships and identify opportunities to deepen engagements.
• Grow the practice through business development, referrals, cross selling, and marketing initiatives.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to firm growth in corporate transactional practice.

Skills

M&A

Negotiation

Client management

Leadership

Transaction management

Education

J.D.

Job description

Pay: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Lead sophisticated mergers and acquisitions, business sales, corporate transactions, and strategic matters with meaningful autonomy from day one.
• Work directly with founders, entrepreneurs, closely held businesses, family owned companies, and middle market clients as a trusted legal and business advisor.
• Join a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment that offers high level transactional work without the bureaucracy and burnout often associated with larger firms.
• Build and expand your practice with internal referrals, marketing resources, leadership support, cross selling opportunities, and business development assistance.
• Earn origination and revenue based bonuses in addition to competitive base compensation.
• Receive comprehensive benefits including health, life, wellness, disability, and 401(k) matching.
• Mentor junior attorneys, shape a growing corporate practice, and build toward long term professional growth.

Location

This is a hybrid opportunity based in Chicago, Illinois. Our team is in the office Tuesday through Thursday, providing the collaboration and client connection of an in person practice with additional flexibility during the week.

Note

Candidates must have an active Illinois Bar license, 8+ years of corporate transactional and M&A experience, and a portable book of business of at least $100,000. This is a senior level opportunity for an attorney who can independently lead sophisticated transactions from initial negotiations through closing.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are an established, business focused law firm serving companies, entrepreneurs, owners, and individuals as trusted legal advisors. Our team combines sophisticated legal work with practical business judgment, responsive client service, and a collaborative culture where experienced attorneys have the opportunity to grow their practices and make a meaningful impact.

Job Description

• Lead mergers and acquisitions, business sales, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions from letter of intent through closing.
• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, commercial contracts, governance documents, financing documents, and other sophisticated transactional agreements.
• Advise clients on corporate governance, entity structuring, reorganizations, ownership transitions, succession planning, and financing transactions.
• Serve as a practical business advisor to founders, entrepreneurs, privately held companies, and family owned businesses.
• Coordinate opposing counsel, clients, specialists, and internal deal teams to keep transactions moving efficiently.
• Manage client relationships while identifying opportunities to expand and deepen those relationships.
• Grow your existing practice through business development, referrals, cross selling, and firm supported marketing initiatives.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the continued growth of our corporate transactional practice.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Illinois Bar admission required.
• 8+ years of corporate transactional experience, with 10+ years especially well aligned with the seniority of the role.
• Strong M&A and transactional experience with the ability to independently quarterback deals.
• Portable book of business of at least $100,000 required.
• Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, client management, and project management skills.
• Experience representing closely held businesses, founders, entrepreneurs, or middle market companies preferred.
• Commercial real estate, private equity, venture capital, or tax experience is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to practice sophisticated corporate law while maintaining meaningful control over your client relationships and career. We offer a collaborative culture, hybrid flexibility, strong business development support, direct client access, bonus opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a platform where experienced attorneys can genuinely influence the future of the practice.

JPC-2091

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance