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May 8, 2026

Associate - Corporate (M&A/Private Equity) - Chicago

CorporateM&APrivate Equity
McDermott Will & Schulte

McDermott Will & Schulte

Chicago

Associate - Corporate (M&A/Private Equity) - Chicago

McDermott Will & Schulte
McDermott Will & SchulteChicago

Practice area

Corporate · M&A · Private Equity

PQE

3-5 years

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Corporate Associate position in the Chicago office of McDermott Will & Schulte.
  • Requires 3-5 years of post-JD experience in M&A, preferably with a focus on private equity transactions within a large or sophisticated law firm.
  • Focuses on supporting a sophisticated private equity M&A practice, including advising financial sponsors and/or strategic buyers/sellers in complex transactions.
  • Key responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating principal transaction documents (e.g., acquisition, equity, and ancillary agreements).
  • Manage and execute due diligence processes, translating findings into transaction documents and deal planning.
  • Drive deal execution and closings, taking meaningful ownership of transaction workstreams from inception through closing, often under aggressive timelines.
  • Provide post-closing support for portfolio company matters, including add-on acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and general corporate counseling.
  • Supervise and mentor junior team members, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Requires a JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials and an active Illinois bar membership in good standing.
  • Candidates must demonstrate excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, with comfort interacting directly with clients and internal deal teams.
  • Expected compensation for associates ranges from $225,000 (for 2026/2025 class years) to $435,000 (for 2018 and more senior class years).
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Last updated: May 9, 2026

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