Corporate Transactions Associate Attorney
Direct CounselChicago, Illinois, United States • Dallas, Texas, United States • Detroit, Michigan, United States • Salt Lake City, Utah, United States • Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted April 8, 2026
290000 - 390000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Direct Counsel is a full-service legal staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in both temporary and permanent placements across the United States. Leveraging deep local market knowledge, the company excels at sourcing, retaining, and deploying top-tier attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, and administrative professionals on short-term, long-term, and direct-hire engagements. Its comprehensive suite of services—including specialized searches, talent building, and legal assistance—ensures clients receive highly qualified legal talent tailored to their specific needs. Direct Counsel’s distinctive advantage lies in its proven ability to quickly match clients with the right professionals, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and legal team performance.
Job Description
Corporate Associate Attorney position with 4-6 years of experience, handling private equity and strategic M&A transactions, securities matters, and corporate governance, in a nationally recognized Am Law firm with a collaborative and fast-paced platform.
Requirements
- Private equity and strategic M&A transactions
- Mid-market domestic and cross-border deals
- Venture and growth financings
- Securities matters
- Corporate governance
- General commercial transactions
- Full transaction lifecycle management, from diligence through closing
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan