Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions Associate

Job overview

The Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions Associate role is onsite in Chicago, IL, with compensation of $235,000–$435,000 per year. Direct Counsel represents an Am Law 100 firm hiring for its Chicago-based team. The associate advises on mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructurings, with a focus on company-side representation and strategic acquisitions. The role supports transaction execution by drafting and negotiating documents and managing deal processes with senior partners and clients.

What you'll do

• Advise on mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructurings
• represent company-side clients in strategic acquisitions
• draft and negotiate core transaction documents
• manage deal processes alongside senior partners and clients.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

corporate associate

mergers and acquisitions

m&a

chicago il

direct counsel

corporate transactions

strategic acquisitions

deal management

biglaw

$235k–$435k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires at least two full years of M&A-focused experience; corporate buyer representation is preferred.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.