Corporate M&A Associate - Chicago

About the role

Greenberg Traurig has an excellent opportunity for an M&A Associate to join the Corporate Practice of our Chicago office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Significant experience in corporate transactions with an emphasis on public and private M&A, including private equity.
• A strong working knowledge of acquisition agreements and the other documentation used in complex M&A and private equity transactions.
• Proficiency in drafting such agreements.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of maturity.
• Willingness to accept significant responsibility and manage a challenging workload within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong academic credentials and writing skills.
• Experience leading due diligence teams.
• General corporate and corporate governance experience.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team across practice areas and a willingness to train junior associates.

Requirements

• Admitted to the Illinois Bar or eligible for admission to the Illinois Bar.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a strong working knowledge of acquisition agreements and the other documentation used in complex M&A and private equity transactions and proficiency in drafting the same.

Skills

Well-versed in the mechanics of leading an M&A transaction from inception to closing.

Benefits

• Actual pay range: $250,000 - $420,000 per year.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Health insurance with an optional HSA.
• Short term and long term disability.
• Dental and vision care.
• Life insurance.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401K.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary programs: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance.
• Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

Pay

The Expected Pay Range For This Position Is $250,000 - $420,000 per year.

Schedule

Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• Health insurance with an optional HSA.
• Short term and long term disability.
• Dental and vision care.
• Life insurance.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401K.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary programs: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance.
• Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.