Senior Private Equity & Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition • Chicago, IL

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

A premier national law firm is seeking a Senior 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, emerging managers, and strategic investors in sophisticated middle-market and upper-middle-market transactions.

Requirements

• 6+ years of private equity, mergers & acquisitions, or corporate transactional experience gained at a sophisticated law firm
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to independently lead 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 private equity fund formation, venture capital, growth equity, mezzanine funds, real estate funds, or emerging manager representations is preferred

Responsibilities

• Representing private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, strategic buyers and sellers, independent sponsors, and institutional investors
• Leading leveraged buyouts, acquisitions, dispositions, recapitalizations, growth equity investments, minority investments, and going-private transactions
• Drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, merger agreements, equity investment documents, operating agreements, and related transaction documentation
• Managing transaction teams, coordinating due diligence, and overseeing transactions from letter of intent through closing
• Advising clients regarding corporate governance, entity formation, and ongoing business matters

Benefits

• Compensation $415,000 – $425,000

What This Job Offers

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