Associate Attorney

Description

Corporate Attorney (Entry-Level) — North Barrington, Illinois Office

(Full-Time | In-Person)

Illinois Licensed | Corporate & Transactional Focus | 1–3 Years' Experience

This is a strong opportunity for an early-career attorney to build a foundation in corporate and transactional law, working alongside experienced attorneys on real deals from day one.

About Us:

Kelleher + Holland, LLC is a full-service law firm with a robust corporate and transactional practice, advising closely held businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals across a wide range of matters. We're seeking an entry-level Corporate Attorney to support our transactional team, with the opportunity to develop hands-on deal experience under the mentorship of senior attorneys.

Position Overview:

The Corporate Attorney will work closely with senior attorneys on M&A and business transactions, taking on increasing responsibility for drafting, due diligence, and client support as skills develop. This role is ideal for a recently admitted attorney with 1–3 years of corporate or transactional experience who wants to grow into a business-advisor role.

Key Responsibilities:

? Draft and review purchase agreements, operating agreements, and related corporate documents

? Assist with due diligence and transaction timeline management

? Support entity formation, governance, and general corporate matters

? Conduct legal research on corporate and transactional issues

? Support client communications under attorney supervision

Why Join Us:

Kelleher + Holland, LLC is a growing, full-service law firm with offices in Illinois and Florida — voted an Illinois Best Place to Work, 2022–2026. We offer our attorneys:

? Direct mentorship from experienced transactional attorneys

? A structured path to growing deal responsibility

? A collaborative, team-based culture that invests in early-career development

? Access to resources across a wide range of practice areas and jurisdictions

Requirements

Qualifications:

? Active license to practice law in Illinois; additional bar admissions a plus

? 1–3 years of corporate or transactional experience preferred; strong academic or clerkship background considered

? Strong drafting and research skills

? Genuine interest in business law and client-facing transactional work