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Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Senior M&A Private Equity Associate

4+ PQE

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Senior M&A Private Equity Associate

4+ PQE

Salary

$310,000

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Corporate · Joint Ventures · M&A · Private Equity

Location

Chicago

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Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

Overview

  • Advises corporate and private equity clients in complex corporate transactions.
  • Supports private equity firms, funds, and portfolio companies in sophisticated transactions, including leveraged buyouts, public and private mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, spin-offs, joint ventures, and strategic investments.
  • Coordinates the due diligence process, which involves reviewing and analyzing corporate governance documents, regulatory filings, and material commercial agreements to identify legal risks and provide actionable recommendations.
  • Drafts, reviews, and negotiates a broad range of transaction documents, such as merger agreements, asset transfer agreements, share exchange agreements, disclosure letters, limited guarantees, equity commitment letters, and capital contribution agreements.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, tax, and operations, as well as external counsel and counterparties, to facilitate efficient execution of transactions.
  • Manages workflows for due diligence processes and deal closings, which includes organizing, reviewing, and synthesizing large volumes of documentation.

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Last updated: October 14, 2026

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Trusted recruiters

  • Evan Fox
    Top recruiter for this opening
    Evan Fox

    Long Ridge Partners

    Evan Fox

    Evan Fox

    Long Ridge Partners

    Ryan McNish joined Kirkland’s Chicago office in the Corporate group.

    I can't speak highly enough of Evan and his work ethic. He is diligent, communicative, hard-working and personable. From strategy, to preparation, to execution, we were in constant contact throughout the entire process. More than anything, however, I appreciated his practical and candid career advice. He has his finger on the pulse of the market and fully understands the individual goals of each client. Truly top notch.