Part Time M&A Associate Attorney (Licensed in Illinois)

Overview

This part-time role is for an M&A Corporate Associate Attorney based in Oak Brook, IL, with a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate business sale and purchase agreements, NDAs, commercial leases and lease assignments, general assignments, and related transactional documents.
• Handle deals typically ranging from $1 million to $10 million, primarily using asset purchase agreements.
• Maintain strong organization and communication with clients, team members, and counterparties in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Support due diligence by analyzing corporate documents, leases, and regulatory filings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, lenders, tax, wealth managers, insurance, and real estate advisors to ensure timely deal execution.
• Keep meticulous records of all transaction documentation and correspondence within the law office management system.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience in corporate law with a focus on mergers and acquisitions.
• Active bar admission in Illinois.
• Reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Oak Brook, IL, and be available for in-office work typically 1-2 days per week.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including transactional documents and client/staff correspondence.
• Proven problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex negotiations with clients and opposing counsel.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat; experience with Clio is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay between $50 and $65.
• Mostly remote work with 1-2 days in-office per week.
• Flexible schedule with the requirement to attend 1-2 virtual check-in meetings weekly and meet client deadlines.
• Access to a shared legal assistant for administrative support.
• Provided technology including laptop, monitors, and peripherals.
• Periodic meal gifts (e.g., DoorDash) to enjoy lunch or other meals, sometimes paired with virtual social events.

Location

Oak Brook, Illinois (hybrid work arrangement with mostly remote work and occasional in-office days).

Additional Information

In compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act, the employer discloses the potential use of AI in employment-related decisions such as recruitment, hiring, promotion, renewal of employment, training selection, discharge, discipline, tenure, and terms or conditions of employment.