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Senior Corporate Associate (M&A)

Chicago, IL

At Levenfeld Pearlstein, we know that everything starts with the right people. Our mission to provide an exceptional client experience depends upon the talent and commitment of each person in our firm. If you are looking for a different way of practicing law, find out if LP could be the right place for you.

 

Position: Levenfeld Pearlstein (LP) is currently seeking a Senior Corporate Associate with 6 to 8 years of sophisticated M&A transactions experience to join our growing and highly collaborative Corporate Practice Group.

 

About our practice:   LP’s Corporate Practice Group represents middle-market companies, private equity funds, family businesses, and entrepreneurs in a wide range of transactional and governance matters. We handle M&A transactions from $10 million to $1 billion across diverse industries — including food & beverage, industrial manufacturing, professional services, cannabis, and more.  Our work includes complex acquisitions, divestitures, ESOP transactions, joint ventures, restructurings, complex commercial agreements, private offerings and general corporate counseling.

 

We are known for combining technical excellence with a practical, business-oriented approach. We pride ourselves on delivering high standards and high care — meaning not just outstanding legal work, but also a culture of collaboration, trust, and commitment to client success.

 

We also write regularly on topics of interest to our clients. Learn more about LP’s Corporate group here.

 

Experience that makes you a fit:

  • Private company mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, commercial contracts, LLC/shareholder agreements, and advising middle market companies on various other general corporate matters.
  • Extensive knowledge of private equity, sophisticated M&A transactions and private securities offerings.
  • Strong writing and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • We are looking for someone who is bright, eager to continue to learn and develop new skills and who is a self-starter with a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial approach to practicing law.
  • Experience with alternative practice structures is a plus.

 

LP has a proven track record of helping laterals realize success in the short and long term. Our Associates can expect equitable opportunity to work on a diverse number of substantive matters across different teams within the Corporate group.  Working under the leadership of different Partners, Associates will directly contribute to the exceptional service our clients expect.

 

Salary and benefits:  The annual salary range for this position is $315,000 to $340,000.  LP believes this is the pay range it will pay for this position at the time of posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be contingent on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant and the requirements of the position. LP offers generous compensation and benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision benefits, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and eligibility for performance-based bonuses. 

 

About LP: LP is a relationship-driven firm built on the entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional client service, and growth mindset encapsulated in the LP Way, LP’s trademark business philosophy. LP serves a large pool of diverse clients across practice areas, tackling sophisticated legal matters and partnering with clients to identify and achieve their business goals. Lawyers who choose to build their careers at LP can expect:

  • The opportunity to think like an entrepreneur and take ownership of engaging work
  • Extensive professional development and career advancement opportunities that go beyond what most firms offer
  • A flexible and sensible approach to hybrid work schedules
  • A warm, collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven culture

 

Kevin E. Slaughter is the Practice Group Leader of the Corporate group. Kevin is a highly respected thought leader in the space and has been recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business as a 2025 Notable M&A Dealmaker. 

 

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees in a harassment-free environment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, alienage, or veteran status.

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