Chicago - Corporate/M&A/Private Equity Associate (Mid-Level)

About the role

The Chicago office of Reed Smith is seeking a Mid-Level Associate to join the Global Corporate Group. Candidates should have 3-6 years of experience representing private equity funds, institutional investors, family offices, alternative asset managers, and their portfolio companies in leveraged buy-outs, add-on acquisitions, divestitures, growth investments, strategic joint ventures, and general corporate portfolio company matters.

Responsibilities

• Hands on drafting and negotiating experience for complex M&A and private equity transactions and related investment agreements
• Experience as a key member of deal teams, including responsibility for leading/co-leading client communications, co-leading negotiation calls, producing acquisition, equity and related documents in a client-ready format, and running key aspects of transactions, from due diligence through closing, across a range of transaction sizes
• Experience preferably with experience in the middle market

Requirements

• Active member of the Illinois state bar

Qualifications

• Substantive legal education from an ABA-approved law school

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible benefits program
• Tuition assistance
• Generous 401(k) plan

Pay

$235,000 - $390,000

Schedule

Full-time

Reed Smith

Reed Smith offers a challenging work environment and a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, flexible benefits program, tuition assistance, and generous 401(k) plan. Reed Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer with Core Values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork & Respect, Innovation, and Impact. Reed Smith also provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with law, including in the application and interview process.

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