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Verital Advisory Search lists this Mergers and Acquisitions Associate opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Mid-Level Mergers & Acquisitions Associate
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A leading national law firm is seeking a mid-level Mergers & Acquisitions Associate to join its corporate practice in Chicago.
The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of sophisticated corporate and transactional experience, with a strong focus on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity transactions, and other complex corporate matters. Experience working on private equity-sponsored and middle-market transactions is particularly valuable.
Key Responsibilities
Draft and negotiate definitive and ancillary transaction documents
Handle sophisticated mergers and acquisitions
Advise on private equity-sponsored transactions
Work on joint ventures and other strategic transactions
Manage legal due diligence processes from start to finish
Advise private companies, investors, and portfolio companies on corporate matters
Assist with debt and equity financings
Handle entity formation and corporate governance matters
Draft and negotiate commercial agreements
Coordinate transactions throughout the full deal lifecycle
Work directly with partners, clients, opposing counsel, and other deal professionals
Manage multiple transactions and competing deadlines
Take on increasing responsibility for deal management and client communication
Qualifications
3+ years of corporate/M&A experience
Experience within a law firm or similar sophisticated transactional environment
Strong experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents
Experience with M&A, private equity, joint ventures, and complex corporate transactions
Middle-market xavwley transaction experience preferred
Strong legal writing, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex legal and business issues
Strong organizational and deal-management skills
Ability to manage multiple matters efficiently
Team-oriented approach with an interest in contributing to the continued growth of a national corporate practice
Excellent academic credentials
J.D. from an accredited law school
Active bar admission in the jurisdiction where the candidate intends to practice
Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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