Mergers And Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Mergers and Acquisitions Associate Attorney with 4-6 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with private equity clients and will be adept at managing multiple matters simultaneously.

Duties:

• Handle all aspects of mergers and acquisitions transactions, including due diligence, structuring, and negotiation.
• Advise private equity and sponsor clients on acquisition, disposition, and growth equity/VC transactions.
• Utilize representation and warranty insurance in transaction processes.
• Draft and review transactional documents, including purchase agreements and disclosure schedules.
• Collaborate with clients and manage client relationships effectively.
• Oversee and mentor junior associates and paralegals.
• Stay current with legal developments and trends in mergers and acquisitions.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions.
• Emphasis on private equity/sponsor clients.
• Proven ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Strong academic credentials.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice law in Illinois or in the process of obtaining admission.

Skills:

• Expertise in mergers and acquisitions, particularly in private equity.
• Proficiency with representation and warranty insurance.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.

Here is a premier mid-sized law firm, with sophisticated practice in corporate, labor and employment, and litigation. It has one of the most successful and prestigious intellectual property (including patent prosecution and litigation), M&A, finance/commercial lending and investment services (mutual fund, etc.) practices in the nation. With a couple of offices in the East Coast, and a main office in Chicago, this firm is a powerhouse when it comes to technological and financial and finance matters. Its clients range from Fortune 500 corporations, other private and public companies, startups, banks and other financial institutions, securities brokers and dealers, mutual funds, investment advisers, insurance companies, multi-employer benefit plans, manufacturers, universities, school districts, municipalities, utilities, health care institutions, trade and professional associations, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals. Client contact is early, and you are expected to produce and work hard from the first day. Everyone takes their jobs very seriously, but mentorship and guidance is available for those who seek it. The pay is competitive with the largest law firms in Chicago, and the firm provides merit-based bonuses to avoid strict lock-step compensation. Top grades from top law schools are required. For someone who wants to be a part of an innovative, yet prestigious law firm that has superb reputation and sophisticated practice that rivals the large firms in town, this is your place.