M&A Associate

M&A Associate at BCL Legal M&A Associate at BCL Legal in Melrose Park, Illinois Posted in about 23 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

A leading international law firm is seeking a talented mid-level associate to join its Corporate / M&A practice in Chicago. The team advises strategic companies, private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, founders, and investors on a broad range of domestic and cross-border transactions. The role offers significant responsibility and direct client exposure across complex public and private M&A matters, including acquisitions, disposals, carve-outs, joint ventures, growth investments, and sponsor-backed transactions. Representative Experience Public and private company acquisitions and divestitures Private equity platform and add-on acquisitions Cross-border strategic transactions Healthcare, industrials, software, infrastructure, and energy-related transactions Transaction structuring, negotiation, and execution across the deal lifecycle Candidate Requirements 4-6 years' experience from a leading corporate / M&A practice Strong drafting and negotiation skills Experience managing transaction documents and coordinating diligence and closing processes Familiarity with private equity and strategic M&A transactions Admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligibility to waive in) preferred Excellent academic credentials and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment