Mid-To-Senior Level Corporate Healthcare Transactional Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a motivated and experienced Mid-To-Senior Level Corporate Healthcare Transactional Associate Attorney to join their Chicago office. The successful candidate will work closely with a team of skilled attorneys, providing critical guidance to a wide range of innovative healthcare clients. This role offers the opportunity to engage in high-level strategic transactions, advising clients through mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity investments, and day-to-day corporate matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise healthcare clients on mergers and acquisitions, asset and equity acquisition transactions, venture capital, private equity investments, and joint ventures.
• Provide comprehensive legal guidance on corporate formation, capital raises, operational strategy, contract negotiations, and other corporate organizational matters.
• Take ownership of various projects, ensuring timely and thorough completion of client matters.
• Work collaboratively with a team of attorneys to deliver practical legal solutions aligned with the client's business objectives.
• Engage with clients and third-party advisors regularly, providing updates and answering questions related to their corporate and transactional legal needs.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of transactional documents, including purchase agreements, operating agreements, and joint venture agreements.
• Conduct legal research and provide well-founded advice on relevant legal issues to ensure regulatory compliance within the healthcare industry.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 4-6 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and/or transactional law, with a focus on healthcare.
• Bar Admission: Must be admitted to the Illinois Bar.
• Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school with outstanding academic credentials.
• Skills:
  • Strong oral and written communication abilities.
  • Advanced research and analytical skills.
  • Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Strong client service orientation with the ability to interact directly with clients and advisors.

Preferred Skills and Attributes:

• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations and compliance in the context of corporate transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proactive mindset with a strategic approach to problem-solving.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Illinois State Bar is required.

Job Location:

• Chicago, IL

This California-based AmLaw100 firm is appealing for its professional culture, but relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. Famous for its corporate practice, the attorneys at this firm are proud of the work they perform and are always striving to do ?good work,? while still maintaining a healthy family- balance and interacting with their colleagues in firm-wide social events. The firm pays top-of-market compensation.