Remote Corporate Associate: VC & M&A Transactions

Lex Key Partners; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Lean hours

Bonus eligibility

Competitive pay

Job summary

Lex Key Partners, a boutique business law firm, seeks two corporate associates for unposted positions. The roles offer fully remote work, lean hours, and confidential inquiries.

You will work directly with partners on live deals in venture capital, M&A, and private equity, handling drafting, due diligence, and negotiations with limited supervision. Active bar admission is required; the firm offers a sophisticated practice and a lifestyle culture.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of corporate transactional experience at an AmLaw, regional or strong boutique firm.
• Emerging growth/venture capital or M&A experience; both is ideal.
• The ability to run documents and diligence with limited supervision.
• Strong drafting, judgment and client communication skills.
• Active bar admission in good standing [confirm any state preference]

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate financing documents, LOIs, purchase agreements and ancillaries
• Run and coordinate due diligence
• Handle R&W insurance, earnouts, escrows and indemnification provisions
• Serve as a day-to-day contact for founders, investors, sponsors and business owners
• Manage deals from signing to closing with real autonomy

Skills

Corporate transactional experience

M&A experience

Venture capital experience

Drafting and negotiations

Client communication

Job description

Lex Key Partners, a boutique business law firm, seeks two corporate associates for unposted positions. The roles offer fully remote work, lean hours, and confidential inquiries.

You will work directly with partners on live deals in venture capital, M&A, and private equity, handling drafting, due diligence, and negotiations with limited supervision. Active bar admission is required; the firm offers a sophisticated practice and a lifestyle culture.