Private Equity & Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Aligned Talent Acquisition is seeking a Private Equity & Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney for its Chicago office in a hybrid role. This AmLaw 100 opportunity offers substantial responsibility and exposure to complex middle-market deals.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of PE/M&A or corporate transactional experience, a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, and Illinois bar admission (or ability to obtain). Competitive compensation and strong mentorship are offered.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of PE, M&A or corporate transactional experience at a sophisticated law firm.
• Experience representing PE sponsors, portfolio companies, strategic buyers, sellers, and independent sponsors.
• Experience leading acquisitions, dispositions, buyouts, recapitalizations and growth investments.
• Experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, merger agreements and related docs.
• Experience coordinating due diligence and managing deal execution to close.
• Advising on corporate governance, formation and ongoing corporate matters.
• Healthcare transactions or sponsor-backed PE deals preferred.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in sophisticated PE and M&A transactions from LOI to closing.
• Lead deal teams, coordinate due diligence and draft/ negotiate key docs.
• Advise on governance, entity formation and ongoing corporate matters.

Skills

Experience: 5–7 years

Strong drafting & negotiation

Attention to detail

Client interaction

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Illinois bar admission or ability to become admitted

Job description

Chicago| Hybrid

Private Equity & Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

AmLaw 100 Opportunity

Compensation

$260,000 – $390,000+

A premier national law firm is seeking a Private Equity & Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, independent sponsors, and strategic buyers in sophisticated middle-market and upper-middle-market transactions.

Ideal Background

• 5–7 years of private equity, mergers & acquisitions, or corporate transactional experience gained at a sophisticated law firm
• Experience representing private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, strategic buyers, sellers, and independent sponsors
• Experience leading acquisitions, dispositions, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, growth equity investments, and other strategic transactions
• Experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, merger agreements, equity investment documents, disclosure schedules, and related transaction documentation
• Experience managing transaction teams, coordinating due diligence, and overseeing deal execution from letter of intent through closing
• Experience advising clients regarding general corporate governance, entity formation, and ongoing corporate matters
• Experience with healthcare transactions, sponsor-backed acquisitions, or middle-market private equity deals is preferred
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions while maintaining significant client interaction
• Excellent academic credentials
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

• Nationally recognized private equity platform
• Representation of more than 200 private equity sponsors and portfolio companies
• Exposure to sophisticated M&A, leveraged buyouts, and sponsor-backed transactions
• Significant client interaction and deal leadership opportunities
• Strong mentorship and professional development
• Collaborative AmLaw 100 environment