Lateral Associate

The role

Kirkland & Ellis is seeking a Lateral Associate with 4 years of experience to join their M&A/Private Equity practice group in Chicago. This role will focus on advising corporate and private equity clients in complex corporate transactions.

What you'll do

• Advise corporate and private equity clients in complex corporate transactions
• Support private equity firms, funds, and portfolio companies in sophisticated corporate transactions including leveraged buyouts, public and private mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, spin-offs, joint ventures, and strategic investments
• Coordinate the due diligence process, including reviewing and analyzing corporate governance documents, regulatory filings, and material commercial agreements to identify legal risks and provide actionable recommendations
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of transaction documents, including merger agreements, asset transfer agreements, share exchange agreements, disclosure letters, limited guarantees, equity commitment letters and capital contribution agreements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, tax, and operations, as well as external counsel and counterparties, to facilitate efficient execution of transactions
• Coordinate and manage workflows for due diligence processes and deal closings, including organizing, reviewing, and synthesizing large volumes of documentation

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