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Corporate Associate - ECVC

Nelson Mullins

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Chicago, IL · Posted October 28, 2026

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Overview

Build your corporate practice with a nationally recognized AmLaw 100 firm and work alongside an experienced team advising emerging companies, entrepreneurs, and investors.

Nelson Mullins is seeking a Mid-Level Corporate Associate with 2-5 years of experience to join our Emerging Companies, Venture Capital and Technology Team in Chicago.

This is an exciting opportunity for an associate who wants to take on sophisticated corporate work, develop meaningful client relationships, and grow within a collaborative and well- established practice.

A Day in the Life

The Nelson Mullins Venture Capital and Technology Team advises companies, founders, management teams, and investors in entrepreneurial ventures, in addition to representing emerging and growth stage companies in corporate and financing matters.

The work covers both legal and business needs at every stage of growth, from formation and early funding to employment, tax, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, including mergers and acquisitions transactions from formation through exit.

We Know You

You possess 2 to 5 years of meaningful corporate transactional experience in a law firm setting ; emerging company and venture capital experience is strongly preferred . You are knowledgeable in the areas of corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, securities, and general corporate matters. With strong writing, analytical, and communications skills, you have excelled academically. You are admitted to and in good standing with the Illinois bar.

At Nelson Mullins, we are dedicated to transparent and fair compensation practices. Pay for this position is determined by factors such as experience, skills, and location.

In Illinois, the salary/wage range is $215,000 - $270,000 annually. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for performance bonuses and benefits such as healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Who We Are

With more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals and other business professionals across offices in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.