- Draft and review transaction documents, including NDAs, LOIs, purchase agreements, and ancillary agreements
- Assist with due diligence, including review of contracts, governance documents, and financial materials
- Help manage deal timelines, closing checklists, and communication among internal and external teams
- Draft and revise corporate governance documents (operating agreements, bylaws, shareholder agreements, resolutions)
- Support entity formation, restructurings, and ongoing corporate maintenance
- Collaborate directly with clients to gather information, ensure compliance, and deliver practical, business-focused solutions
- Work seamlessly with attorneys across practice groups (i.e., Tax, Employment, Real Estate, Litigation) to support clients' multifaceted needs
- Demonstrate professionalism, clear communication, initiative, integrity, and a commitment to excellence consistent with firm values
- J.D. from an accredited law school (current 3Ls, recent graduates, or early-career attorneys encouraged to apply)
- Demonstrated interest in corporate and transactional work (courses, internships, clinics, journals, or legal experience)
- Excellent legal research, analytical, and drafting abilities
- Strong communication skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects, stay organized, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative mindset and eagerness to grow within a supportive team
- Licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice law in Michigan
- Resume
- Law school transcript
- Current 3Ls should include transcripts that reflect their first two years of grades
- Writing sample
- Integrity and Candor – We speak the truth
- Down to Earth – We stay humble and real
- Grit – We push through and get it done
- Committed to Excellence – We raise the bar
- Committed to Impact – We lift others up
- Entrepreneurial Mindset – We think like owners
- Down to Business – We move fast and stay practical
- Rooted and Invested – We build lasting trust
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Description
Miller Johnson is seeking an Entry-Level Associate to join our Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group in our Chicago Office. This role is ideal for current 3L law students, recent law school graduates, or early-career attorneys who are eager to begin their legal careers working on sophisticated transactions, taking on meaningful responsibility early, and growing within a collaborative, down-to-earth, and high-performing team.
Our Corporate & M&A group advises clients ranging from emerging companies to established middle-market businesses, handling matters that span the entire lifecycle of corporate transactions. Associates in this group receive substantive work, direct client exposure, tailored mentorship, and a clear path for long-term development. You will work closely with members and other attorneys on a wide variety of transactional matters and become an integral part of our deal teams.
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Application Materials
Interested candidates should submit:
At Miller Johnson, our culture is anchored in our Core Values and how we work together:
Who We Are
How We Work
We are committed to fostering an exceptional work experience that includes a healthy work-life balance and an inclusive culture that values uniquely talented team members. We offer competitive wages, flexible scheduling, paid time off, and annual performance reviews. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k)-retirement plan.
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