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M&A Associate

Boise, ID

$127K - $162K/yr

One of Fortune's Best Places to Work and top 50 AmLaw firm, is seeking Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorneys for their Denver, New York, San Francisco, and Boise offices Ideal candidates for the ...

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M&A Associate

Denver, CO

$137K - $175K/yr

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Mergers & Acquisitions Associate

Houston, TX · On-site

$128K - $162K/yr

Top 200 AmLaw firm seeks an associate to join their M&A Practice Group in any of their New York, Chicago, Houston, or Palo Alto office. The ideal candidate must have 4+ years of experience in public ...

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Mergers & Acquisitions Associate

Chicago, IL · On-site

$138K - $175K/yr

Top 200 AmLaw firm seeks an associate to join their M&A Practice Group in any of their New York, Chicago, Houston, or Palo Alto office. The ideal candidate must have 4+ years of experience in public ...

CAPTRUST

Mergers & Acquisitions Associate

Raleigh, NC

$130K - $165K/yr

CAPTRUST is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Associate who will work with senior leadership on M&A prospecting support, M&A pipeline management, and marketing coordination. This role requires a ...

CAPTRUST

Mergers & Acquisitions Associate

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$130K - $165K/yr

CAPTRUST is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Associate who will work with senior leadership on M&A prospecting support, M&A pipeline management, and marketing coordination. This role requires a ...

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A Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Associate assists in the execution of transactions where companies merge, acquire, or divest businesses. Their responsibilities include conducting financial analysis, performing due diligence, preparing presentations and reports, and supporting negotiations between parties. M&A Associates work closely with senior bankers and clients to ensure deals are structured effectively, comply with regulations, and align with strategic goals. They play a key role in researching potential targets, modeling deal scenarios, and coordinating with legal and financial advisors throughout the deal process.

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Project Finance & Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition

Chicago, IL • Hybrid

$250K - $350K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Project Finance & Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Chicago, IL | Hybrid
Salary: $250,000 - $365,000+

A growing national law firm is seeking a Project Finance & Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in working on sophisticated project development, project finance, renewable energy, infrastructure, mergers and acquisitions, and other complex transactional matters for a national client base.

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school

  • Active Illinois bar admission or ability to become admitted in Illinois

  • Approximately 3-6 years of project finance, M&A, corporate, energy, or infrastructure transaction experience

  • Experience drafting and negotiating complex transaction documents

  • Strong analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills

  • Excellent academic credentials

What You'll Do

  • Represent clients in project finance, renewable energy, and infrastructure transactions

  • Assist with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic transactions

  • Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, financing documents, and related transaction agreements

  • Conduct due diligence and assist with transaction structuring

  • Coordinate with lenders, developers, investors, and business stakeholders

  • Work directly with clients and senior attorneys on sophisticated transactional matters

Why Apply?

  • Sophisticated project finance and M&A practice

  • National client base and high-profile transactions

  • Meaningful responsibility and direct client interaction

  • Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities

  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture

  • Clear path for long-term growth and advancement

Compensation: $250,000 - $365,000+

For a confidential discussion, contact:

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition, LLC

devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com
(216) 710-5174

Not sure if this role is the right fit? Let's talk. I'm happy to provide additional information and discuss how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.