Corporate M&A - Senior Associate

Corporate M&A AssociateOur client, a highly regarded national law firm, is seeking a talented Corporate M&A Associate to join its growing Corporate & Securities practice in Chicago. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level associate looking to work on sophisticated domestic and cross-border M&A and private equity transactions within a nationally recognized transactional platform.The practice represents private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, public companies, and privately held businesses in a broad range of complex corporate matters, with a particular emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, growth equity investments, divestitures, recapitalizations, and other strategic transactions. The team regularly serves as lead counsel on high-profile middle-market and large-cap deals across industries including healthcare, industrials, consumer, retail, and life sciences.The group has developed a strong reputation for advising on sophisticated and high-value transactions, consistently earning recognition in national M&A and private equity league tables. Attorneys in the practice work closely with clients throughout all phases of the transaction lifecycle, including structuring, due diligence, negotiation, execution, and post-closing integration matters.Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate will have:3+ years of substantive corporate M&A experience at a leading law firmSignificant experience handling mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactionsExperience representing private equity sponsors, strategic buyers, sellers, and portfolio companiesStrong drafting and negotiation skills, including purchase agreements and ancillary transaction documentsExperience managing due diligence processes and coordinating transaction teamsExcellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skillsStrong academic credentialsExperience with securities law matters, SEC reporting, or capital markets transactions is considered a plus, but is not required.Requirements3+ years of relevant corporate legal experienceStrong analytical, writing, verbal, and interpersonal skills Excellent academic credentials Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school Active bar license in good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction Compensation & BenefitsSalary range: $310,000 - $435,000 (Final compensation based on experience)Comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, dental, and vision insuranceCoverage for eligible dependents

Created: 2026-05-09