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Corporate Associate Attorney in Chicago

Date Posted: 23 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

I'm working with a well-respected Chicago law firm that's expanding and adding a Corporate Associate with 3-5 years of substantive experience in business transactions, corporate governance and compliance, private equity, securities offerings, and M&A.

 

What you'll do:

- Negotiate and draft business agreements

- Close private equity and venture capital investment transactions

- Draft private placement offerings for small businesses and investment funds

- Organize LLCs and corporations and draft all organizational documents

 

What you'll bring:

- 3-5 years of substantive corporate transactional experience

- Superior communication, drafting, writing, and research skills, plus strong analytical and critical-thinking skills

- Ability to work independently and manage numerous projects in a fast-paced environment

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams

 

Strong compensation and good benefits, including a discretionary annual bonus and annual firm social events.

 

Apply here or reach out to Jessica at 605-846-8647 or jessica.merkel@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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