Mergers and Acquisitions Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Chicago seeks a mid-level associate for its Mergers and Acquisitions practice. The role centers on sophisticated corporate transactions, joint ventures, and deals in the middle market.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of M&A experience, a J.D., and active bar admission, with strong drafting and client-management skills. You will work closely with partners and clients through deal lifecycles.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of M&A and corporate transaction experience.
• Active bar admission in practicing jurisdiction.
• J.D. degree required.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate definitive and ancillary transaction documents.
• Manage due diligence processes.
• Advise private companies, investors, and portfolio companies on corporate matters.
• Collaborate with partners and clients throughout transaction lifecycles.
• Manage multiple matters efficiently with increasing responsibility.

Skills

Drafting & negotiating

Client interaction & management

Team orientation & drive

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level associate to join its Mergers and Acquisitions practice in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have over three years of experience in sophisticated business and transactional matters, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and complex corporate transactions.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate definitive and ancillary transaction documents.
• Manage due diligence processes.
• Advise private companies, investors, and portfolio companies on corporate matters.
• Collaborate with partners and clients throughout transaction lifecycles.
• Manage multiple matters efficiently with increasing responsibility.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in mergers and acquisitions and corporate transactions.
• Strong emphasis on private equity sponsored deals, particularly in the middle-market.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Superior writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to navigate complex subject matter quickly and effectively.

Education

• J.D. degree required.

Certifications

• Active bar admission in the jurisdiction of practice.

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Effective client interaction and management skills.
• Team-oriented with ambition and drive.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Voluntary insurance including vision.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.