Junior Transactions Associate — M&A & Securities

Foley & Lardner LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 203,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement

Disability and Life insurance

Adoption Assistance

Backup Care for Dependents

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP in Chicago seeks an entry-level associate/law graduate (class of 2027) to join the Business Law Department, Transactions Practice Group. The role involves working on M&A and securities matters for middle market companies and private equity clients, with collaboration across Foley lawyers nationwide.

Ideal candidates have strong research, drafting, and interpersonal skills, with coursework in corporate law, banking and finance, or financial regulation.

Qualifications

• Strong research, drafting, and interpersonal skills.
• Coursework in corporate law, banking and finance, or financial regulation.
• Well-rounded, detail-oriented, and highly motivated Business Law Associate.
• Summer associate law firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support M&A and securities matters for middle market/upper middle market clients.

Skills

Research

Document drafting

Interpersonal skills

Education

Third year ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Foley & Lardner LLP in Chicago seeks an entry-level associate/law graduate (class of 2027) to join the Business Law Department, Transactions Practice Group. The role involves working on M&A and securities matters for middle market companies and private equity clients, with collaboration across Foley lawyers nationwide.

Ideal candidates have strong research, drafting, and interpersonal skills, with coursework in corporate law, banking and finance, or financial regulation.