Corporate Associate - Mergers & Acquisitions

3-6 yrs required

Full-time

No

## Corporate Associate - Mergers & Acquisitions

Locke Lord is seeking a talented and motivated associate to join the Private Equity and Venture Capital Group in the Chicago office. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience in private company mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, debt finance and general corporate matters.

**Salary**

The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

**Responsibilities**

The successful candidate for this position will be expected 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

**Qualifications**

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- Licensed to practice law and in good standing in Illinois
- 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, Associates 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

**About Locke Lord**

Locke Lord is a leading law firm with a history of delivering high-quality legal services. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and strive to create an environment where everyone can be successful and thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.

If you have the qualifications and are interested in this position, please apply today.

Drafting, Negotiation, Research and Analysis, Communication, Project Management

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