Corporate M&A & Transactional Risk Associate | Chicago, IL | Hybrid | 3-6 Years' Experience | $225,000-$325,000 Base + Bonus | Am Law 100 at Watts & Associates Recruitment Corporate M&A & Transactional Risk Associate | Chicago, IL | Hybrid | 3-6 Years' Experience | $225,000-$325,000 Base + Bonus | Am Law 100 at Watts & Associates Recruitment in Harwood Heights, Illinois Posted in 1 day ago.

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full-time

Job Description:

Corporate M&A & Transactional Risk Associate | Chicago, IL | Hybrid | 3-6 Years' Experience | $225,000-$325,000 Base + Bonus | Am Law 100 Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded Am Law 100 national full-service law firm seeking a Corporate M&A & Transactional Risk Associate to join its growing Chicago office . This is a unique opportunity for an M&A attorney who wants to build a differentiated practice at the intersection of corporate transactions and Representations & Warranties (R&W) Insurance . Working alongside nationally recognised practitioners, you will advise on sophisticated middle-market and large-cap acquisitions while developing expertise in one of the fastest-growing areas of transactional practice. The successful attorney will enjoy direct partner access, significant client responsibility and exposure to complex domestic and cross-border transactions, with a genuine pathway towards partnership, client development and long-term career progression. Company Highlights

• Join an Am Law 100 national platform with more than 850 attorneys across offices throughout the United States.
• Work within a nationally recognised Corporate and M&A practice advising private equity sponsors, strategic buyers, portfolio companies and financial institutions on sophisticated transactions.
• Develop specialist expertise in the rapidly expanding Representations & Warranties Insurance market, one of the fastest-growing areas of transactional practice.
• Gain exposure to complex middle-market and large-cap acquisitions across multiple industries, including real estate, energy, infrastructure and private equity.
• Benefit from a highly collaborative, entrepreneurial culture offering direct partner access, meaningful responsibility and strong client interaction from an early stage.
• Build your career through structured mentoring, leadership development, business development training and genuine partnership opportunities. Why This Opportunity Stands Out This opportunity offers the chance to:
• Build a highly marketable niche combining sophisticated M&A with Transactional Risk Insurance.
• Work directly with leading underwriters, brokers, sponsors and corporate clients on high-value acquisitions.
• Develop expertise reviewing complex transactional and diligence risks from both legal and commercial perspectives.
• Take ownership of meaningful workstreams with significant client exposure.
• Join a growing practice offering long-term career progression and excellent opportunities for business development. The Role The successful attorney will support and lead key components of sophisticated corporate transactions, including:
• Advising on Representations & Warranties Insurance and other transactional risk products.
• Reviewing and analysing stock purchase agreements, membership interest purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements and related transaction documents.
• Supporting underwriting workstreams for complex M&A transactions.
• Assessing legal due diligence and translating findings into commercial insurance risk analyses.
• Advising on middle-market and large-cap acquisitions across a broad range of industries.
• Working closely with corporate, real estate and finance teams on multidisciplinary transactions.
• Collaborating directly with partners, clients, brokers and insurance underwriters throughout the transaction lifecycle. Ideal Candidate Profile The firm is seeking an attorney with:
• Approximately 3-6 years of sophisticated Corporate M&A experience.
• Experience representing private equity sponsors, strategic buyers or corporate clients in middle-market or larger acquisitions.
• Strong drafting and negotiation experience involving purchase agreements and ancillary transaction documents.
• Excellent analytical, commercial and problem-solving skills.
• Experience involving real estate-intensive transactions, REITs, energy or infrastructure transactions would be advantageous.
• Strong academic credentials from a highly regarded law school.
• Admission in Illinois Compensation & Benefits The anticipated base salary range is $225,000-$325,000 , depending on experience and qualifications.

The firm also offers:

• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Generous paid time off.
• Professional development and mentoring.
• Leadership development and business development support.

Kindly apply with your resume. Should your experience align with the opportunity, we will contact you telephonically, via e-mail or to schedule a discreet call. All discussions will be handled in strict confidence.