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Governance Associate Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Corporate Associate Attorney

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$365K - $435K/yr

Advise on corporate governance, recapitalizations, private equity investments, and joint ventures ... this Chicago-based Associate Attorney position is $365,000-$435,000 annually , depending on ...

eDiscovery Associate Attorney

Chicago, IL

$310K - $390K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Direct Counsel is seeking an eDiscovery Associate with 4-6 years of litigation experience to join a ... Advise on eDiscovery strategy, information governance, and defensible discovery practices * Manage ...

Top AmLaw 100 law firm seeks an associate to join their Capital Markets Team in any of their ... as consulting on governance matters. The candidate should have large firm experience, solid ...

Associate IAM Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$70K - $95K/yr

As an Associate IAM Engineer, you will be the frontline defender and administrator of our identity ... Identity Governance & Compliance: Support user access reviews and regular entitlement ...

Corporate M&A Associate - Chicago

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$250K - $420K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Advise on corporate governance and general corporate matters * Collaborate across practice groups and help mentor junior associates Qualifications * 4+ years of M&A and corporate transaction ...

Associate General Counsel

Chicago, IL · On-site

$119K - $180K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Associate General Counsel provides advanced legal counsel and strategic guidance to senior ... Reviews and drafts complex gift instruments and related documentation. 5. Corporate Governance ...

Associate Director

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Travel to meetings to provide onsite registration, education, governance, and staff support ... The Associate Director must maintain consistent availability during established business hours ...

Associate Director

Schaumburg, IL

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Travel to meetings to provide onsite registration, education, governance, and staff support ... The Associate Director must maintain consistent availability during established business hours ...

SAP Business Process & IT Controls Sr Associate

Chicago, IL

$77K - $202K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Senior Associate, you will build meaningful client connections and learn how to manage and ... and governance frameworks - Conducting compliance audits and reviews to maintain adherence to ...

Associate Provost

Wheaton, IL · On-site

$150 - $175K/hr

Associate Provost FLSA: Exempt Job Type: Full-Time Staff Term: 12 Months Staff Work Schedule (hours ... Work within shared governance processes to lead curricular growth through developing new ...

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How much do governance associate jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for governance associate in Chicago, IL is $111,420.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,400.00 and $133,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Governance Associate job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $111,420 per year, or $53.6 per hour.

Corporate Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel

Chicago, IL • Hybrid

$365K - $435K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago


Job description

Direct Counsel is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney to join a highly respected Am Law firm’s Chicago office.

Position Overview
A leading national firm is seeking mid- to senior-level Corporate Associate Attorneys with approximately 4–8 years of experience to join its Corporate Group in Chicago. The role focuses on mergers & acquisitions and a broad range of general corporate transactional matters within a sophisticated, high-volume practice.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working on complex corporate transactions, with the ability to support or manage significant portions of deal execution. Experience overseeing the full lifecycle of a transaction is a plus, along with strong drafting, analytical, and client service skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Represent clients in mergers & acquisitions and other corporate transactions
  • Assist with or lead execution of deal workstreams across the full transaction lifecycle
  • Draft and negotiate definitive agreements and ancillary transaction documents
  • Advise on corporate governance, recapitalizations, private equity investments, and joint ventures
  • Support clients on general corporate advisory matters, including takeover preparedness and governance issues
  • Collaborate closely with cross-practice teams on complex transactions

Qualifications

  • Approximately 4–8 years of experience in corporate transactional law, including M&A
  • Prior law firm experience required
  • Experience managing or significantly contributing to deal execution preferred
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and project management skills
  • Excellent academic credentials and strong professional references preferred
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Compensation
The anticipated base salary for this Chicago-based Associate Attorney position is $365,000–$435,000 annually, depending on experience and other job-related factors consistent with applicable law. The role may also be eligible for a discretionary year-end bonus.

Additional Information
The firm offers a robust lateral integration and mentorship program designed to support experienced attorneys during career transitions. Attorneys benefit from extensive professional development resources, a hybrid work model, and a well-established pro bono program that allows meaningful engagement in community service initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application process upon request.