Role Overview
Join a leading Am Law firm as a Corporate & Private Equity Senior Associate or Counsel, leading sophisticated private equity transactions and managing client relationships.
What You Will Do
Lead private equity transactions, represent clients in complex acquisitions and strategic transactions, draft and negotiate agreements, and manage transaction teams.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Ideal for an attorney with 7+ years of private equity experience, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and ability to lead multidisciplinary deal teams.
Requirements
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
7+ years of corporate transactional experience
Significant emphasis on private equity transactions
Ability to independently lead sophisticated transactions and manage client relationships
Active membership in the Illinois Bar Benefits
Competitive base salary of $415,000–$425,000
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid time off, and firm-sponsored wellness programs
Direct Counsel is a California-based law firm with a sophisticated healthcare practice that specializes in advising hospitals, medical staffs, and healthcare organizations. The firm provides expert legal guidance on complex regulatory, governance, and peer review matters affecting healthcare institutions. The firm's services include counseling on healthcare regulatory and administrative issues, drafting governance documents and bylaws, and managing medical staff hearings and litigation involving credentialing and professional licensing. Direct Counsel also serves clients in executive compensation and benefits matters, including transactional work related to M&A and equity compensation arrangements.