Hybrid M&A Associate Attorney: Lead Deals & Growth

S4L Partners; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

S4L Partners is seeking a Finance associate to join our Finance & Transactions team in Chicago or Los Angeles. You will work closely with shareholders on private company M&A matters and participate in business development and client-facing activities.

The ideal candidate has 3-6 years of transactional/M&A experience at a law firm, strong J.D. credentials, and the ability to lead initial deal stages—negotiating term sheets and drafting first drafts of agreements—while managing multiple matters

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of transactional/M&A experience at a law firm, focused on private company M&A.
• Experience with private equity/sponsor clients on acquisitions, dispositions and growth equity.
• Ability to lead initial deal stages, negotiate term sheets, and draft or markup purchase/merger agreements.
• Experience managing multiple matters simultaneously.
• J.D. degree and strong academic credentials.
• Bar admission in Illinois, Florida, or California (or in process).

Responsibilities

• Lead initial deal stages and negotiate term sheets.
• Draft or markup purchase/merger agreements.
• Manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Collaborate with shareholders and clients on private company M&A.
• Support business development and client-facing activities.
• Work in a hybrid environment (3 days in-office, 2 days remote).

Skills

M&A experience

Deal negotiation

Multitask management

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

S4L Partners is seeking a Finance associate to join our Finance & Transactions team in Chicago or Los Angeles. You will work closely with shareholders on private company M&A matters and participate in business development and client-facing activities.

The ideal candidate has 3-6 years of transactional/M&A experience at a law firm, strong J.D. credentials, and the ability to lead initial deal stages—negotiating term sheets and drafting first drafts of agreements—while managing multiple matters