Corporate - M&A Attorney in Chicago, IL

In-House

Chicago, IL

Corporate - M&A Attorney in Chicago, IL

Attorney

6-12 yrs required

No

Job Title: Associate Counsel Attorney

Job Responsibilities:
- Handle mergers and acquisitions, particularly for professional service firms and accounting firms.
- Review and negotiate client and vendor agreements to identify risk considerations and exposures.
- Interface with and support partners and employees concerning client and vendor contracting.
- Balance legal considerations with practical business needs.

Education and Experience Information:
- Law Degree from an ABA-accredited school.
- Active license to practice law.
- Preferred 6-12 years of relevant experience focused on mergers and acquisitions at a law firm and/or in-house.
- Ability to navigate and advise on complex business transactions and legal issues, providing straightforward, practical analysis and advice.
- Exceptional advocacy, negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work closely and collaboratively with business and legal teams.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and self-directed with the ability to work efficiently with varying degrees of supervision and manage projects with competing deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Salary Information:
- In Illinois, the salary range for an Associate Counsel Attorney is $140,000 to $250,000.
- Actual compensation within the range will depend on the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable employment laws.
- Salary is part of the total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, and expanded inclusive parental benefits.

Additional Information:
- This position is hybrid, with team members encouraged to be in the office in person on average three days a week.
- Periodic travel to the Parsippany, NJ location for training, knowledge, and relationship building.
- The position reports to the Chief Risk Officer and General Counsel.
- Prior in-house accounting/consulting experience is strongly preferred.
- **Members Only** is committed to a diverse and inclusive team, providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not discriminate based on disability.
- The position description is not comprehensive, and duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time without notice.