Senior Corporate & Securities Associate - M&A & PE

Watts & Associates Recruitment; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 260,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

Watts & Associates Recruitment is seeking a Corporate & Securities Associate in Chicago at a third-year level or above. The role focuses on sophisticated M&A and corporate work for private equity sponsors, public companies and privately held businesses, with direct access to experienced deal lawyers and meaningful client interaction.

The successful candidate will own key workstreams, support transaction diligence, and gain exposure to securities, capital markets and governance matters in a

Qualifications

• Two+ years of sophisticated corporate transactional experience.
• M&A experience for private equity, private company or public company clients.
• Excellent analytical, written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Experience drafting and negotiating core transaction documents.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate purchase, merger and ancillary agreements.
• Conduct legal research and prepare client advice.
• Manage diligence, checklists and closing documents.
• Represent private equity sponsors and public/private companies.

Skills

M&A experience

Analytical skills

Drafting documents

Negotiation

Education

J.D. from a top law school

Job description

Watts & Associates Recruitment is seeking a Corporate & Securities Associate in Chicago at a third-year level or above. The role focuses on sophisticated M&A and corporate work for private equity sponsors, public companies and privately held businesses, with direct access to experienced deal lawyers and meaningful client interaction.

The successful candidate will own key workstreams, support transaction diligence, and gain exposure to securities, capital markets and governance matters in a