Chicago | Hybrid

Corporate Associate Attorney

AmLaw 100 Opportunity

Compensation

Competitive Compensation

A nationally recognized AmLaw 100 firm is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in advising privately held and publicly traded companies on a broad range of corporate transactions, governance matters, mergers and acquisitions, financings, and day-to-day business counseling.

Ideal Background

• 3–6 years of sophisticated corporate transactional experience gained at a law firm

• Experience representing public and private companies, founders, investors, lenders, and private equity sponsors

• Experience handling mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, entity formations, reorganizations, and strategic business transactions

• Experience drafting and negotiating asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, merger agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and other corporate transaction documents

• Experience advising clients on corporate governance, entity management, board matters, and general corporate compliance

• Experience conducting legal due diligence and managing transaction closings

• Experience with commercial contracts, financing transactions, securities matters, or private equity transactions is a plus

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client counseling skills

• Ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions while maintaining significant client interaction

• Excellent academic credentials

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

• Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

✅ Broad-based corporate practice with sophisticated transactional work

✅ Opportunity to advise clients throughout the entire business lifecycle

✅ Exposure to mergers and acquisitions, financings, governance, and strategic business matters

✅ Significant client interaction and early responsibility

✅ Strong mentorship, professional development, and partnership-track opportunities

✅ Collaborative AmLaw 100 environment with competitive compensation and benefits

Interested?

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

Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.

I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries are always welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting

Aligned Talent Acquisition

devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com

(216) 710-5174