Associate Attorney – Corporate & Transactional Documents

Chicago Atlantic Advisors; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated Associate Attorney to join their legal team in Chicago. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with senior legal professionals, focusing on corporate and transactional documents. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all legal documentation. With a commitment to high-quality work, you will handle a variety of legal agreements and support operational tasks within the firm. Join a dynamic team that values initiative and offers a collaborative environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Pension plan

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in corporate or transactional legal work.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and revise standard legal agreements including NDAs and Operating Agreements.
• Manage and prioritize multiple legal projects simultaneously.
• Collaborate with legal and business teams to keep projects moving forward.

Skills

Corporate Law

Transactional Legal Work

Contract Drafting

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school

Tools

Legal Document Management Tools

Job description

Associate Attorney – Corporate & Transactional Documents

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Associate Attorney – Corporate & Transactional Documents

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Chicago Atlantic is a private markets alternative investment manager focused on industries and companies where demand for capital exceeds traditional supply. The firm’s investment strategies include opportunistic private credit and equity with focuses on loans to esoteric industries, specialty asset-based loans, liquidity solutions and growth and technology finance. Chicago Atlantic has closed over $2.7 billion in credit facilities. Chicago Atlantic’s team of over 85 professionals has offices in Chicago, Miami, New York and London. For more information on Chicago Atlantic’s investment opportunities and financing products, visit chicagoatlantic.com.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join our legal team in Chicago. The ideal candidate will be responsible for reviewing, drafting, and preparing a wide variety of standard contracts and corporate documents, which are more fully enumerated below. This role requires excellent organizational skills, polished communication skills, a strong sense of initiative, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and efficiency. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with the General Counsel and Senior Corporate Counsel, supporting both legal and operational functions of the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance in all documentation
• Manage and prioritize multiple legal projects simultaneously
• Collaborate with legal and business teams to keep projects moving forward
• Maintain meticulous records and support document management practices

Review, draft, and revise standard legal agreements, including:

• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• Corporate Resolutions
• Operating Agreements
• Internal Investment Committee Approvals
• Loan Assignment Agreements
• Contribution Agreements
• Term Sheets
• Engagement Letters

Assist with various corporate operational tasks, including:

• Forming new corporate entities
• Maintaining and updating corporate organizational documents
• Interfacing with other business units such as accounting, compliance, investor relations, management, and operations

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school
• 1+ years of experience in corporate or transactional legal work
• Familiarity with standard commercial agreements and corporate governance
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality work
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and efficiently
• Positive, proactive attitude and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to quickly and accurately review and process legal documents
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management tools
• Notary Public or willingness to become a Notary Public preferred

Working Hours & Commitment:

• Expected schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Willingness to work in-office

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Pension plan

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

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