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Private Equity Associate (Chicago)

Chicago, IL💼 Full-time💰 $365,000–$365,000🗓 2026-08-27 → 2026-09-26

Core

Advise strategic buyers, sellers, and private equity firms on M&A matters in a fast-growing market.

Role type

Private Equity Associate (M&A)

Builds

M&A transactions for strategic buyers, sellers, and private equity firms

Domain

Law / Mergers & Acquisitions

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Legal research, Legal writing, Transaction management, Client relationship management, Business judgment, Compliance knowledge

Preferred skills

AmLaw 100 firm experience, High-profile M&A/PE transaction experience

Technologies

Legal research databases, Contract drafting tools

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research and analysis for transaction strategy, Draft legal documents including memos and contracts, Assist in managing complex transactions from inception to closing, Interact with internal and external clients, Collaborate on innovative transaction strategies, Participate in high-level legal activities and negotiations

Seniority

Mid-level Associate (5-8 years experience)

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