Private Equity & M&A Associate Attorney
Company: Aligned Talent Acquisition
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Chicago, Illinois | In Office An AmLaw 100 law firm is seeking a
Senior Associate Attorney to join its Business & Finance practice
in Chicago, with a focus on middle-market private equity and
transactional work . This opportunity is ideal for a corporate
associate interested in working on sophisticated private equity and
M&A transactions across a variety of industries , while
collaborating closely with partners and clients in a fast-paced,
deal-driven environment. The Role The associate will work closely
with partners and clients on a broad range of corporate and
transactional matters , including middle-market private equity
transactions, mergers and acquisitions, entity formation and
governance, financing and restructuring, and other complex business
transactions . Associates will take on significant responsibility
in drafting and negotiating transaction documents, managing deal
execution, and advising clients throughout the lifecycle of
transactions . Ideal Background • 6–7 years of corporate and
transactional experience • Experience with M&A transactions
(buy-side and sell-side) • Experience representing private equity
sponsors and portfolio companies preferred • Experience with entity
formation, governance, financing, and restructuring matters •
Strong drafting, negotiation, and deal management skills • Juris
Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school • Licensed to practice
law and in good standing with the Illinois State Bar, or eligible
for admission Why This Opportunity • Opportunity to work on
sophisticated middle-market private equity and M&A transactions
• Collaborative deal team environment with direct partner
interaction • Exposure to complex transactions across multiple
industries • Established AmLaw 100 platform with a strong national
reputation Compensation Salary Range: $285,000 – $345,000 depending
on experience and qualifications. Recruiter-Managed Opportunity
This role is being managed through a legal recruiting partner .
Interested candidates should contact Devney Ayers directly for
additional details or to submit materials confidentially.
Confidential Inquiries Additional details are available in a
confidential conversation. Devney Ayers Director of Legal
Recruiting, Aligned Talent Acquisition
devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com (216) 710-5174
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