Junior Private Equity Associate

Location: Chicago, IL

Work Type: Hybrid

Time Type: Full Time

Summary

A leading law firm is seeking an associate to join its private equity group. As a private equity associate, you will have the opportunity to work with a Chambers-rated and growing practice across industries. This position is open to the Chicago office.

Education

• JD required

Bar Admission

• Admitted to practice in Illinois

Responsibilities

• Represent middle-market private equity funds and their portfolio companies, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of transactional law experience
• Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm or SEC experience

Job Competencies & Desired Skills

• Strong analytical and writing skills
• Attention to detail
• Good business judgment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Research and problem-solving skills
• Conceptual thinking
• Ability to influence others
• Persuasive communication
• Management skills

General & Essential Job Expectations

While specific job requirements may vary depending on scope and specialty, universal requirements include:

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence efficiently
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product
• Successfully meet deadlines and perform work duties as required
• Foster positive work relationships
• Comply with all firm policies and practices
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and attending meetings
• Perform all other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned
• Embrace and uphold firm values and culture, committed to client representation and professional development

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other Requirements

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

• Hybrid with some in-office expectations