Senior Corporate Attorney/Income Partner

Lateral Link; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 255,000 - 425,000; Full time

Job summary

Lateral Link is assisting a prestigious Chicago law firm seeking a Corporate Attorney with 6–14 years of experience to join its preeminent team. The role involves handling M&A, private equity, corporate governance, and general corporate matters in a high-profile environment.

The position offers base compensation up to $425K, DOE, plus bonus, and a hybrid work arrangement to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• AmLaw 200 (or comparable) Firm experience required.
• Illinois bar admission or ability to become admitted.
• 6–14 years of corporate transactional experience preferred.
• Preference for private equity and sophisticated M&A transactions.
• Experience with private securities offerings (Reg D or similar).
• Strong leadership, client relationship management, and writing skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and self-starter attitude.
• Hybrid work environment with competitive base salary and bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead private company M&A from strategy through closing, including drafting/negotiating documents.
• Advise on governance, compliance, and organizational matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Structure and draft LLC/Shareholder agreements.
• Provide broad support on general corporate matters.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Business development

Self-starter

Work ethic

Integrity

Education

Illinois Bar Admission

Job description

Chicago middle-market corporate groups with active sponsor relationships, repeat acquisition clients, and sector depth remain busy, and senior associates/junior partners who can run deals, manage clients, and supervise junior associates are highly coveted.

Lateral Link is assisting a prestigious, Chambers-ranked Chicago law firm looking to add a Corporate Attorney with 6-14 years of experience to its preeminent team. This is a unique opportunity to work in an established group that provides guidance on the full spectrum of transaction-related matters, including M&A, PE, general corporate counseling, and governance. Base comp up to $425K, DOE, plus bonus.

The work includes:

• Private Company Mergers and Acquisitions: Managing deals from initial strategy through closing, including drafting and negotiating transaction documents.
• Corporate Governance: Advising clients on compliance, board governance, and organizational matters.
• Commercial Contracts: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of complex agreements.
• LLC/Shareholder Agreements: Structuring and drafting agreements that align with clients’ strategic objectives.
• General Corporate Matters: Providing comprehensive support to companies on a wide range of corporate issues.

What's Required:

• AmLaw 200 (or comparable) Firm experience.
• In-house counsel will only be considered if they also have 6+ years of recent AmLaw 200 Firm experience.
• Illinois bar admission or the ability to become admitted.

Preferred Experience & Qualifications:

• Private Equity: Familiarity with private equity transactions and structures.
• Sophisticated M&A Transactions: Experience managing or leading complex deals.
• Private Securities Offerings: Knowledge of securities law and experience with offerings under Regulation D or similar frameworks.
• Strong Leadership Skills: Ability to lead projects, collaborate effectively with colleagues, and manage client relationships with professionalism and poise.
• Advanced Writing and Communication Skills: Clear, concise, and effective communication with clients and team members.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: A proactive, solution-oriented approach to client service and business development.
• Self-Starter Attitude: Initiative and independence in managing tasks and responsibilities.
• Work Ethic and Integrity: Commitment to delivering exceptional client service and maintaining the firm’s high standards.

What you'll get:

• Opportunities to work on high-impact matters and make direct contributions to clients’ successes.
• Supportive environment where attorneys can grow their skills, develop professionally, and thrive in a fast-paced setting.
• A culture that values teamwork, diversity, and innovative thinking.
• A platform with tremendous resources and professional support, allowing attorneys to build rewarding careers.
• Base comp up to $425K, DOE, plus bonus.
• Hybrid work environment, flexibility, and real work-life harmony