Corporate Attorney - Mergers and Acquisitions

Location: Chicago
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Top Chicago law firm with great work/life, culture, and hybrid schedule! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Cam Strahm Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per year A bit about us: We are a dedicated team of legal professionals committed to providing exceptional counsel and tailored solutions for businesses and individuals. With a focus on delivering practical and strategic advice, we prioritize building strong relationships with our clients to understand their unique needs. Our expertise spans various practice areas, enabling us to address complex legal challenges with efficiency and precision. Guided by a commitment to integrity and excellence, we strive to achieve the best outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. Why join us? Base salary $100,000 - $150,000 Bonus potential Medical, Dental, Vision 401k Work/life balance Hybrid schedule Job Details We are seeking a highly skilled Corporate Associate with strong Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) experience to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have a background in corporate law, with a focus on handling complex M&A transactions. A business or tax undergraduate degree is preferred, and candidates with a CPA or MBA will be given strong consideration. Key Responsibilities: Advise clients on a broad range of M&A transactions, including structuring, negotiation, due diligence, and closing. Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and related corporate documents. Collaborate with tax, finance, and regulatory teams to provide comprehensive legal solutions. Conduct legal research and analysis to support M&A and corporate transactions. Provide strategic counsel to clients on corporate governance, compliance, and risk management. Assist in business development initiatives, including client outreach and industry networking. Qualifications: J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing. 3 years of experience in corporate law with a strong focus on M&A transactions. Preferred undergraduate degree in business or tax. CPA or MBA preferred. Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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