Private Equity & M&A Corporate Associate (3–5 yrs)

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Chicago, IL, seeks a Corporate Associate Attorney with 3–5 years of M&A experience, preferably involving private equity transactions at a large law firm. JD from an accredited school and active Illinois Bar in good standing are required.

This partner-track opportunity offers substantial transactional responsibility and direct client interaction. Join a Vault 100 firm known for sophisticated private equity and M&A practice, with cross-border and cross-functional deal teams

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• 3 to 5 years of M&A experience, preferably involving private equity transactions at a large law firm.
• Active Illinois Bar membership in good standing is required.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate principal transaction documents for private equity and M&A matters.
• Manage due diligence processes, identify material legal issues, and integrate findings into transaction documents.
• Coordinate cross-functional deal teams and collaborate with specialists throughout transactions.
• Support acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and portfolio company matters post-closing.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and support staff on transactional matters.

Skills

M&A experience

Private equity exposure

Client interaction

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

BCG Attorney Search in Chicago, IL, seeks a Corporate Associate Attorney with 3–5 years of M&A experience, preferably involving private equity transactions at a large law firm. JD from an accredited school and active Illinois Bar in good standing are required.

This partner-track opportunity offers substantial transactional responsibility and direct client interaction. Join a Vault 100 firm known for sophisticated private equity and M&A practice, with cross-border and cross-functional deal teams