Hiring: Acquisitions Associate - REMOTE Company: Handler Law, LLP Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 15:05:13 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : CFP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office About the job Experience: •3-5 years of substantive experience in business transactions, corporate governance and compliance, private equity, securities offerings and mergers and acquisitions. Candidates should possess superior communication, drafting, writing and research skills, and excellent analytical and critical-thinking skills. •5 years of substantive experience in business transactions, corporate governance and compliance, private equity, securities offerings and mergers and acquisitions. Candidates should possess superior communication, drafting, writing and research skills, and excellent analytical and critical-thinking skills. •5+ years’ business, financial or tax qualifications (LL.M., CFP, CPA, MBA, MST) Required Skills: •Handler Law, LLP is an internationally recognized firm based in downtown Chicago that focuses on Business & Corporate Law; Private Client Trusts & Estates and Taxation; Philanthropy Law and Tax-Exempt Organizations; serving primarily affluent families, family offices, privately held companies and sports entertainment. •We are seeking an associate with 3-5 years of substantive experience in business transactions, corporate governance and compliance, private equity, securities offerings and mergers and acquisitions. Candidates should possess superior communication, drafting, writing and research skills, and excellent analytical and critical-thinking skills. •Detail oriented, strong work organization skills, ability to work and problem solve independently •Proficient in Microsoft Office – specifically Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams •Solid verbal and written communication skills •High level of professionalism; ability to act with discretion and tact in all situations •Demonstrated capacity to maintain organized electronic and paper records and produce work product in a timely and desirable manner •Demonstrated capacity to manage numerous projects in a fast-paced environment Qualifications: •JD; candidates with 3-5+ years’ business, financial or tax qualifications (LL.M., CFP, CPA, MBA, MST) •Law Review or Business Law Journal experience preferred •Excellent written and oral communication skills •Detail oriented with exceptional organization •Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a positive and timely manner while producing a high-quality work product •Generous benefits and annual firm social events (Holiday Season Dinner, Tax Party and Periodic conferences & Client Receptions) •Employee Lounge with coffee, tea, soft drinks and snack food •Reporting Structure: Reports to the Senior Associates and Partners Compensation: •$140,000 - $250,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!