Gould & Ratner LLP · 1 day ago
Corporate M&A Associate
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expGould & Ratner LLP is seeking an experienced Associate to join its Corporate Practice with a strong focus on mergers and acquisitions. The role involves handling all aspects of complex transactions for sophisticated clients, requiring significant experience in M&A transactions and corporate governance matters.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Experience drafting transactional agreements and documents with efficiency and clarity, negotiating deal terms, managing transaction closings and processes, and the ability to manage transactions from inception to closing while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and client representatives
Familiarity and substantial experience with complex M&A transactions, including mergers, acquisitions (both equity and asset deals), purchase and sale agreements, and joint ventures
4-7 years of experience practicing corporate transactional law, including drafting and negotiating service level contracts, disclosure schedules, operating agreements and other general corporate/transaction type work
Experience drafting and reviewing compliance loan agreements, security agreements and other financing documents is a plus
Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. The ideal candidate has the ability to work as part of a team while also having the confidence and demeanor to assume individual responsibility for matters involving direct client interaction. This attorney will serve as business advisor to clients, guiding them in a full range of legal matters throughout their life cycle
Qualification
Required
At least four years of experience advising on complex M&A transactions (both buy-side and sell-side)
Experience drafting transactional agreements and documents with efficiency and clarity
Negotiating deal terms
Managing transaction closings and processes
Ability to manage transactions from inception to closing while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and client representatives
Familiarity and substantial experience with complex M&A transactions, including mergers, acquisitions (both equity and asset deals), purchase and sale agreements, and joint ventures
4-7 years of experience practicing corporate transactional law, including drafting and negotiating service level contracts, disclosure schedules, operating agreements and other general corporate/transaction type work
Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team while also having the confidence and demeanor to assume individual responsibility for matters involving direct client interaction
Currently licensed in Illinois or Colorado, or licensed in another state with a UBE score that qualifies in Illinois or Colorado for comity, be eligible to waive in, or be willing to sit for an upcoming IL or CO bar exam
Preferred
Experience drafting and reviewing compliance loan agreements, security agreements and other financing documents
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit package and competitive salary
Emphasis on professional & business development
Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment
Healthcare (medical, vision, dental), life and long-term disability insurance
Competitive compensation, benefits package including 401k and profit sharing
Paid primary and secondary caregiver leave
Pre-tax commuter benefits and wellness programs (e.g., in-office gym and massages; 24/7 tele-medicine)
Hybrid in-office/remote role
Company
Gould & Ratner LLP
Gould & Ratner LLP is a law firm with operations in Illinois.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michael Hill, CPA, CLM
Chief Financial Officer
Aaron May
Partner
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