Corporate Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

A nationally recognized AmLaw 100 firm is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in advising privately held and publicly traded companies on a broad range of corporate transactions, governance matters, mergers and acquisitions, financings, and day-to-day business counseling.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of sophisticated corporate transactional experience gained at a law firm
• Experience representing public and private companies, founders, investors, lenders, and private equity sponsors
• Experience handling mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, entity formations, reorganizations, and strategic business transactions
• Experience drafting and negotiating asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, merger agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and other corporate transaction documents
• Experience advising clients on corporate governance, entity management, board matters, and general corporate compliance
• Experience conducting legal due diligence and managing transaction closings
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client counseling 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with commercial contracts, financing transactions, securities matters, or private equity transactions is a plus

Responsibilities

• Advising privately held and publicly traded companies on a broad range of corporate transactions, governance matters, mergers and acquisitions, financings, and day-to-day business counseling.
• Representing public and private companies, founders, investors, lenders, and private equity sponsors.
• Handling mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, entity formations, reorganizations, and strategic business transactions.
• Drafting and negotiating asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, merger agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and other corporate transaction documents.
• Advising clients on corporate governance, entity management, board matters, and general corporate compliance.
• Conducting legal due diligence and managing transaction closings.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Strong mentorship, professional development, and partnership-track opportunities
• Collaborative AmLaw 100 environment with competitive compensation and benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree