Corporate Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a diligent attorney with 1–2 years of transactional experience for a growing corporate practice in Chicago, IL. The role supports entrepreneurs, startups, and venture capital funds as outside counsel, with the position currently remote and transitioning to a hybrid model.

The successful candidate will excel in a dynamic environment that mirrors the entrepreneurial spirit of its clients, and must hold a JD with licensure to practice law.

Qualifications

• 1 year of transactional legal experience as a licensed attorney.
• Excellent communication and document management skills.
• Willingness to learn technical, legal, and business skills on the job.
• Interest in entrepreneurship and startups

Responsibilities

• Research legal and commercial issues for client deliverables.
• Communicate with clients to address open issues and tasks.
• Review and analyze agreements of varying complexity.
• Prepare initial drafts of agreements, consents, and other documents based on precedent.

Skills

Research & drafting

Negotiation

Client counseling

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensed to practice law

Job description

Job OverviewA

law firm seeks a diligent and driven attorney with 1-2 years of experience for a growing corporate practice in [City/State]. The practice advises entrepreneurs, startups, and venture capital funds as outside counsel. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment that mirrors the entrepreneurial spirit of its clients. The position is currently remote, transitioning to a hybrid model.

DutiesResearch

• Research legal and commercial issues for client deliverables.
• Communicate with clients to address open issues and tasks.
• Review and analyze agreements of varying complexity.
• Prepare initial drafts of agreements, consents, and other documents based on precedent.

RequirementsMinimum 1 year of transactional legal experience as a licensed attorney.

• Excellent communication, organization, and document management skills.
• Willingness to learn technical, legal, and business skills on the job.
• Interest in and passion for entrepreneurship required.
• Prior experience with startups is a plus, but not required.

EducationJuris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

CertificationsLicensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

SkillsStrong research and drafting abilities.

• Effective negotiation and client counseling skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects efficiently.

BenefitsUnique compensation structure with incentive compensation for hours worked and business generated.