Chicago | Hybrid

Mid-Level Corporate M&A Associate Attorney

AmLaw 50 Opportunity

Compensation

$260,000 – $390,000+

A leading national law firm is seeking a Mid-Level M&A Associate to join its Chicago office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing private equity sponsors, strategic buyers, sellers, portfolio companies, and investors in sophisticated mergers and acquisitions transactions.

Ideal Background

• 3–6 years of M&A and corporate transactional experience
• Significant experience with mergers & acquisitions transactions required
• Experience representing private equity sponsors, strategic buyers, sellers, or portfolio companies preferred
• Experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreements and ancillary transaction documents
• Experience managing due diligence and transaction workstreams
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Excellent academic credentials
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

✅ Sophisticated national M&A platform

✅ Exposure to private equity and strategic transactions

✅ Direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility

✅ Strong mentorship and professional development

✅ Partnership-track opportunity

✅ Collaborative national practice

Interested?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Confidential inquiries welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

[email protected]
(216) 710-5174