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Reed Smith LLP

Reed Smith LLP

Mid-Level Corporate/M&A/Private Equity Associate

3-6 PQE · July 21, 2026 (4 months ago)

Reed Smith LLP

Reed Smith LLP

Mid-Level Corporate/M&A/Private Equity Associate

3-6 PQE · July 21, 2026 (4 months ago)

Salary

$260,000 - $390,000

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Corporate · Joint Ventures · M&A · Private Equity

Location

Chicago

Overview

  • The role focuses on representing private equity funds, institutional investors, family offices, alternative asset managers, and their portfolio companies in leveraged buy-outs, add-on acquisitions, divestitures, growth investments, strategic joint ventures, and general corporate portfolio company matters.
  • Candidates should have hands-on drafting and negotiating experience for complex M&A and private equity transactions and related investment agreements.
  • Experience as a key member of deal teams includes leading/co-leading client communications and negotiation calls, producing client-ready acquisition, equity, and related documents, and running transactions from due diligence through closing, preferably with experience in the middle market.

View this job posting on the firm's site.

Last updated: November 10, 2026

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