Associate Counsel

Are you Ready to Engineer Your Career?  At IMEG Corp., one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members.  We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way.  We celebrate the ability to be a firm of 2500+ employees in the US and beyond who still provides a local office approach and feel to each of our employee-owners.  From opportunities to get involved and give back locally through our Community Involvement Committees to the ability to partner with exciting clients, we take our jobs seriously but have a great time in the process. 

As a company, we believe in investing in our team members and providing an environment for expansive growth. We put people first.  We are proud to say we are a 100% employee-owned organization and take pride in our commitment to being a great place to work.  We support this commitment through work-life balance, flexibility, continuous training and development opportunities, and community impact. We reward innovation, hard work, and support a culture of sustainability.

MEG Corp. is growing, and we’d love to have you join our team!  We are currently seeking an Associate Counsel, M&Ain our Rock Island, IL office. The Associate Counsel M&A will be responsible for overseeing and executing complex M&A transactions, providing expert legal guidance, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer, this position advises on strategic acquisitions, mergers, divestitures, and joint ventures. This position works closely with the M&A team and supports IMEG’s litigation and project claims, as time permits.

Principal Responsibilities

• Review Letter of Intent drafts as directed by CEO

• Work with the M&A Team to maintain and update due diligence list

• Review data room documents, and advise M&A and opposing counsel as to additional documents neededand any identified issues

• Draft purchase agreement and related documents and negotiate with opposing counsel

• Prepare all closing documents, working with other departments as needed to close the transaction and complete mergers 

• As time permits, assist Legal Department with litigation and project claims

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Highly organized, with good time management skills

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in order to meet deadlines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

• Outstanding ability to analyze and negotiate complex legal issues

• Positive, collaborative attitude, with the ability to work well with co-workers and outside counsel

• Ability to travel up to 25% of time, with occasional overnight stays

Education and Experience

• Juris Doctorate Degreerequired from an accredited American Bar Association(ABA) law schoolrequired

• Admission to at least one state bar

• 4 or more years of mergers and acquisition experience in law firm or corporate legal department

• Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry experience preferred

• Experience in litigation or litigation management

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Salary Range $135,000 - $170,000. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG Corp. provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws.