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Pathfinder Legal Placement · 1 day ago

Corporate Associate - Big Law

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$235K/yr - $420K/yr

2+ years exp

Pathfinder Legal Placement is recruiting for a Cravath-scale AmLaw 100 firm seeking Corporate Associates with 2 to 7 years of experience. The role involves handling corporate transactional work including mergers and acquisitions, securities, private equity, and general corporate governance.

Staffing & Recruiting

Hiring Manager

Brandon Friedman

Responsibilities

Mergers and acquisitions

Securities and capital markets

Private equity

Investment funds

General corporate governance

Finance and related transactional work

Qualification

Corporate transactional experienceMergersAcquisitionsSecuritiesCapital marketsPrivate equityJD from top law schoolDrafting transaction documentsNegotiating transaction documentsAnalytical problem-solvingProfessionalismCommunication skillsAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

2 to 7 years of corporate transactional experience at an AmLaw 200 firm or elite boutique

JD from top law school with strong academic credentials

Experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents in M&A, securities, funds, finance, or general corporate matters

Admitted in Illinois or eligible to waive in. Other markets require admission in the state where the associate will sit

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Exceptional attention to detail and sound business judgment

Ability to manage matters independently and collaborate in team environments

Professionalism and strong commercial awareness

Company

Pathfinder Legal Placement

Not actively looking but curious where you stand in the current law firm lateral market? You don’t have to commit.

2-10 employees

https://www.lawpathfinder.com

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

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