Associate Attorney
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026. Kelleher + Holland scores B on the Alion truth index.
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