Sr. Corporate/M&A Attorney (8+ yrs.)

Hybrid in Chicago, IL. Salary: $200,000 - $250,000 per year.

About the role

Our client, a well-established and growing law firm that focuses on high-net-worth clientele and businesses, is looking to add a senior-level Corporate/M&A Attorney to their team. This position offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of legal professionals.

Why join us?

• Competitive compensation package
• Hybrid work schedule
• Complete benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
• PTO + company paid holidays
• Accelerated career growth

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of complex corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence reviews to identify potential legal and business risks and devise strategies to mitigate those risks.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of corporate documents, including merger agreements, acquisition agreements, joint venture agreements, and other transaction-related documents.
• Provide strategic legal advice and guidance to senior management and other key stakeholders on a wide range of corporate and transactional matters.
• Collaborate with other members of the legal team and external counsel to ensure the successful execution of corporate transactions.
• Keep up-to-date with changes in corporate law and best practices and provide training and guidance to other members of the legal team.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and corporate governance standards.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the state bar.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a corporate attorney.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex corporate transactions from start to finish.
• Exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to find creative solutions to complex legal and business problems.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• High level of professional ethics and integrity.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of individuals at all levels of the organization.