Associate - Corporate M&A Associate Attorney

Pay: $260,000.00 - $435,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly regarded Corporate and M&A practice handling sophisticated, high-value transactions across major industries.
• Work on mergers, acquisitions, private equity transactions, dispositions and other complex corporate matters.
• Gain exposure to significant transactions involving both private and public companies.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys on sophisticated deals, including healthcare, industrial, consumer, retail and life sciences transactions.
• Build your career in a nationally recognized corporate practice with meaningful opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Choose between Nashville or Chicago while enjoying a flexible hybrid work environment.
• Work alongside attorneys who are deeply respected for their transactional expertise, client service and business-focused approach.

Location: Nashville, TN or Chicago, IL. This is a flexible hybrid opportunity with the ability to work from either office location.

Note: Candidates must be 3rd-year attorneys or above with 2+ years of sophisticated corporate transactional experience and 2+ years of M&A deal experience. An active U.S. bar license in good standing, J.D. from an accredited law school and strong academic credentials are required.

About Us

We are a nationally recognized law firm providing sophisticated corporate, transactional and litigation counsel to leading public and private companies across a wide range of industries. Our team handles complex, high-value matters and works closely with clients to deliver practical, business-focused solutions. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Advise public and private companies on sophisticated corporate and transactional matters.
• Represent clients in mergers, acquisitions, dispositions and other complex M&A transactions.
• Support private equity firms, portfolio companies and other private companies through significant transactions.
• Assist public companies with sophisticated corporate and securities matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate transaction agreements and related corporate documents.
• Conduct and manage transaction due diligence and help identify and address legal and business risks.
• Work collaboratively with senior attorneys, clients and other advisors to execute transactions efficiently.
• Provide thoughtful, commercially focused legal guidance throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Potentially support SEC reporting, capital markets and corporate governance matters.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as an associate attorney; 3rd-year attorney or above.
• 2+ years of sophisticated corporate transactional experience.
• 2+ years of M&A deal experience.
• Experience representing private equity firms and/or private companies in sophisticated transactions.
• Experience with public company M&A is required.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active law license in a U.S. jurisdiction in good standing.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong analytical, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage sophisticated transactions and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• SEC reporting, capital markets and/or corporate governance experience is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will work on sophisticated, high-impact transactions alongside attorneys who are recognized for their depth of corporate and M&A expertise. The role offers substantial exposure to complex deals, sophisticated clients and a broad range of industries, while providing the resources and collaborative environment needed to continue developing as a corporate attorney. With hybrid flexibility and offices in both Nashville and Chicago, you can build your career in a setting designed to support both professional growth and long-term success.

JPC-1921

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: Hiring in Chicago/Nashville, Bar license, must be 3+ yr associate, 2+ yrs of corporate transactional exp, 2+ yrs M&A deal exp.

• Required Years as Associate: 3+

• Additional context: Relocation- [no]. Packages - [no]

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 3 to 5 years: $260,000 to $300,000

• 6 to 8 years: $300,000 to $360,000

• 9+ years: $360,000 to $435,000

Submission Email / Name: Please send a blind profile first for all candidates.

Kayla - [email protected]; [email protected].

If it looks like a good fit, we will authorize submission via our portal.

Quick Recruiter Reference

Corporate/M&A Associate role handling sophisticated mergers, acquisitions, private equity and corporate transactions for public and private companies. Hiring 3rd-year+ attorneys in Nashville or Chicago with 2+ years corporate transactional and M&A experience. Strong academic credentials and active U.S. bar required.

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• Client job title: Associate - Corporate, M&A and Securities

• Location: Nashville, TN / Chicago, IL

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

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