The global law firm of K&L Gates seeks to hire a Corporate Associate to join their Chicago office’s Corporate M&A practice.

The ideal candidate must have 6+ years of experience in in Corporate M&A. Additional areas of experience and expertise should include:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating M&A agreements including definitive acquisition agreements (merger, asset, stock deals) on buy and sell side; term sheets and similar; partnership/joint ventures/LLC operating agreements. Private equity experience is a plus.
• Substantial responsibility for closing M&A and related transactions.
• Conducting due diligence reviews.
• Advising clients on general corporate/entity matters and business matters.