Pay: $260,000.00 - $435,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a highly regarded Corporate and M&A practice handling sophisticated, high-value transactions across major industries.
- Work on mergers, acquisitions, private equity transactions, dispositions and other complex corporate matters.
- Gain exposure to significant transactions involving both private and public companies.
- Collaborate with experienced attorneys on sophisticated deals, including healthcare, industrial, consumer, retail and life sciences transactions.
- Build your career in a nationally recognized corporate practice with meaningful opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- Choose between Nashville or Chicago while enjoying a flexible hybrid work environment.
- Work alongside attorneys who are deeply respected for their transactional expertise, client service and business-focused approach.
Location: Nashville, TN or Chicago, IL. This is a flexible hybrid opportunity with the ability to work from either office location.
Note: Candidates must be 3rd-year attorneys or above with 2+ years of sophisticated corporate transactional experience and 2+ years of M&A deal experience. An active U.S. bar license in good standing, J.D. from an accredited law school and strong academic credentials are required.
About Us
We are a nationally recognized law firm providing sophisticated corporate, transactional and litigation counsel to leading public and private companies across a wide range of industries. Our team handles complex, high-value matters and works closely with clients to deliver practical, business-focused solutions. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Advise public and private companies on sophisticated corporate and transactional matters.
- Represent clients in mergers, acquisitions, dispositions and other complex M&A transactions.
- Support private equity firms, portfolio companies and other private companies through significant transactions.
- Assist public companies with sophisticated corporate and securities matters.
- Draft, review and negotiate transaction agreements and related corporate documents.
- Conduct and manage transaction due diligence and help identify and address legal and business risks.
- Work collaboratively with senior attorneys, clients and other advisors to execute transactions efficiently.
- Provide thoughtful, commercially focused legal guidance throughout the transaction lifecycle.
- Potentially support SEC reporting, capital markets and corporate governance matters.
Qualifications
- 3+ years as an associate attorney; 3rd-year attorney or above.
- 2+ years of sophisticated corporate transactional experience.
- 2+ years of M&A deal experience.
- Experience representing private equity firms and/or private companies in sophisticated transactions.
- Experience with public company M&A is required.
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Active law license in a U.S. jurisdiction in good standing.
- Excellent academic credentials.
- Strong analytical, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to manage sophisticated transactions and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- SEC reporting, capital markets and/or corporate governance experience is a plus.
Why You Will Love Working Here
You will work on sophisticated, high-impact transactions alongside attorneys who are recognized for their depth of corporate and M&A expertise. The role offers substantial exposure to complex deals, sophisticated clients and a broad range of industries, while providing the resources and collaborative environment needed to continue developing as a corporate attorney. With hybrid flexibility and offices in both Nashville and Chicago, you can build your career in a setting designed to support both professional growth and long-term success.
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Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance