M&A Associate Attorney (Greater Chicago, IL)

Part-Time

M&A Corporate Associate Attorney

Hybrid

Oak Brook, IL

Core Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate business sale and purchase agreements, NDAs, commercial leases and lease assignments, general assignments, and related transactional documents.
• Our clients' typical deal price is usually between $1 million - $10 million and most commonly use asset purchase agreements.
• Maintain strong organization and communication with clients, team members, and counterparties in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Support the due diligence process by analyzing materials such as corporate documents, leases, and regulatory filings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, lenders, tax, wealth managers, insurance, and real estate advisors to ensure timely deal execution.
• Maintain meticulous records of all transaction documentation and correspondence within the law office management system.

Qualifications/Skills

• 3 to 5 years of experience in corporate law, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions. (with active bar admission in Illinois).
• Reside within a reasonably commutable distance of Oak Brook, IL and be available for in-office work typically no more than 1-2 days per week.
• Well-spoken and an excellent writer, both of transactional documents as well as emails with clients and staff.
• Proven problem solver with ability to handle complex negotiations with clients and opposing counsel effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat. Preferably also in Clio.

Company Benefits/Perks

• Part time hourly pay anticipated to be between $50 - $65 /hr.
• Mostly remote work with 1-2 days in office per week
• Flexible schedule to complete work almost anytime it suits you so long as you can agree to 1-2 virtual "check-in meetings" per week and to meet client deadlines.
• Access to shared legal assistant for administrative support
• Technology provided (laptop, monitors, peripherals, etc.)
• Periodic DoorDash/similar gifts to enjoy lunch or another meal on us like you would if you were working in the office; sometimes coupled with a Zoom social

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