Attorney | Mergers & Acquisitions | 146802

Chicago, IL Attorney Corporate

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated M&A Resource Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in US M&A corporate/transactional practice. This role will support our M&A group by managing transaction databases, drafting and managing forms and precedents, providing legal updates, contributing to legal education efforts, and assisting with marketing and business development initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and evolving legal environment without direct client billing.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Transaction Database Management: Input deal terms into a revamped database and coordinate with the knowledge management team to audit and maintain it.
  • Form and Precedent Drafting/Management: Draft and revise templates and curate the M&A group’s forms, precedents, and other resources.
  • Legal Updates: Monitor legal and regulatory developments in M&A practice and ensure new requirements are incorporated into practice resources.
  • Legal Education: Collaborate with the legal education team to create content for associate training and firmwide M&A-related training.
  • Marketing/Business Development: Work with the M&A marketing team to promote the group, including content for the M&A blog, pitches, and teach-ins.
  • Assist with Individual Attorney Requests: Support attorneys with precedents, templates, and resources.
  • New Initiatives: Contribute to resource, knowledge management, and practice innovation projects.
  • Other Duties: Additional responsibilities as required.

 

Qualifications

  • Licensed attorney with at least 7 years of experience in US M&A corporate/transactional law.
  • Strong understanding of public and private M&A, corporate governance, board fiduciary duties, and market trends.
  • Excellent drafting, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Attention to detail, particularly in drafting and document management.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and collaborate with various stakeholders.
  • Flexible, team-oriented approach and willingness to support new initiatives.
  • Experience with M&A transactions (public and private) is preferred.

 

Compensation and Benefits

  • Expected annual pay range: $275,000 – $335,000 (dependent on experience and location).
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts.
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, and backup care for children and/or adults.
  • Four weeks of vacation, two weeks of sick leave, and 10 paid holidays annually.
  • Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.
  • Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, and short-term medical benefits.

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