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Corporate & M&AFull-time$310,000 – $435,000

Corporate Associate

Chicago, IL · Posted July 21, 2026

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Job description

About the role

A top-tier global law firm is hiring a Corporate associate for its thriving, market-leading corporate practice in Chicago. You'll work across the full spectrum of corporate transactions, including private equity, M&A, and capital markets, on one of the strongest corporate platforms in the market.

What you'll do

  • Work across private equity, M&A, and capital markets transactions
  • Supervise due diligence and manage transaction workstreams
  • Draft and negotiate acquisition agreements and ancillary transaction documents
  • Manage and facilitate closings, working closely with partners and clients
  • Take on early responsibility across a variety of industries

Compensation & benefits

  • Base salary $310,000–$435,000 per year (market/Cravath scale, roughly 4th-year and up), depending on class year and job-related factors

Requirements

What you'll bring

  • Four or more years of corporate transactional experience (JD 2022 or earlier)
  • Experience supervising due diligence and drafting and negotiating acquisition agreements
  • Strong analytical skills and sound transactional judgment
  • A self-starter who values teamwork and wants significant responsibility
  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
  • Admission to, and good standing with, a relevant state bar

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