URGENT NEED!....ATLANTA OR CHICAGO.....Corporate Transactions, Capital Markets, M&A – Senior Associate Attorney

Locations: Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL

Our client, a highly-respected AmLaw 50 law firm with a robust transactional practice, is seeking a talented Senior Associate Attorney to join their transactions team in their Atlanta or Chicago office.

Candidate Profile:

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in appropriate jurisdiction.
• 4-6 years of substantive experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), representing public and private companies and private equity clients.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in team-oriented environments and engage directly with clients.
• A proven track record of managing complex transactional matters.
• Experience representing public and private companies and private equity clients in M&A, carve-out transactions, securities offerings, restructurings, joint ventures, and spinoffs, with an emphasis in the health care industry a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on all aspects of M&A transactions, including structuring, negotiation, and execution.
• Draft and review transactional documents, including purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and related contracts.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to address regulatory, corporate governance, and tax considerations.
• Provide strategic counsel to clients across industries on their corporate transactions and related matters.
• Contribute to client development initiatives by building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Why Join Us?

This hybrid role offers an outstanding opportunity to advance your career in a supportive, collegial, and collaborative work environment. The firm is known for its commitment to professional development and provides access to high-profile and complex transactional matters. Associates are offered a competitive compensation package including an annual salary range of $310,000-$390,000 (commensurate with experience) and a comprehensive benefits suite. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, personal medical and parental leave, paid holidays, dependent and elder care support, concierge services, financial and physical well-being programs, personal health advocacy, and access to corporate discounts. This position is ideal for attorneys seeking a rewarding and dynamic practice with opportunities for growth and advancement.