Corporate Associate - (Private Equity, M&A)

3-6 yrs required

Full-time

No

Locke Lord offers a competitive salary and benefits package.



# Corporate Associate for Private Equity and M&A

Locke Lord is looking for a qualified and experienced Corporate Associate to join their Private Equity and Venture Capital group in the Chicago office. The successful candidate will possess 3-6 years of private company mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, debt finance and general corporate experience.

## Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

The successful candidate must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

- Creativity and flexibility to handle numerous types and structures of transactions
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines
- Ability to work professionally and effectively with Clients, Partners, Associate and Support Staff
- Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team
- Exceptional organization and project management skills
- A desire to grow the practice and engage with the Chicago business community

## Requirements

The successful candidate must possess a and be licensed to practice in good standing in Illinois.

Locke Lord is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and is an equal opportunity employer. They offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

## Essential Functions

As a Corporate Associate for Locke Lord, the successful candidate will be required to:

- Draft transaction agreements and documents with efficiency and clarity
- Negotiate deal terms alongside clients and supervising attorneys
- Manage transaction closings and processes
- Provide thorough factual and legal research and analysis
- Competently and professionally communicate with clients and supervising attorneys
- Work with and oversee more junior team members

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to join a leading law firm and have the requisite skills and experience, please apply today.

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Draft transaction agreements and documents, Negotiate deal terms, Manage transaction closings and processes, Provide thorough factual and legal research and analysis, Competently and professionally communicate with clients and supervising attorneys, Work with and oversee more junior team members, Creativity and flexibility to handle numerous types and structures of transactions, Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines, Ability to work professionally and effectively with Clients, Partners, Associate and Support Staff, Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team, Exceptional organization and project management skills, Desire to grow the practice and engage with the Chicago business community

Juris Doctor

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor

Legal