Mergers And Acquisitions Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced Mergers and Acquisitions Attorney with 4-6 years of specialized expertise. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in drafting and negotiating definitive and ancillary documents, managing the deal process and client relationships, and supervising junior associates. The role involves handling day-to-day demands and workflow requirements on various mergers and acquisitions matters for clients with sophisticated needs.

Duties:

• Draft and negotiate definitive and ancillary documents related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Manage the entire deal process, ensuring timely and efficient execution.
• Foster and maintain client relationships, understanding and addressing their sophisticated needs.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to junior associates within the practice.
• Handle day-to-day demands and work flow requirements related to mergers and acquisitions matters.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in mergers and acquisitions.
• High level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Bar in the state of Illinois (active and in good standing).

Skills:

• Exceptional mergers and acquisitions skills.
• Proficient in drafting and negotiating legal documents.
• Strong client management and relationship-building abilities.
• Leadership skills to supervise and mentor junior associates.
• Ability to handle diverse demands and workflow requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits: The firm offers a full range of elective benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account (with the applicable medical plan).
• Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Long-term care coverage.
• Backup care for children and/or adults.
• Other parental support benefits.

In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid:

• Life insurance.
• AD&D.
• LTD (Long-Term Disability).
• Short-term medical benefits.