Corporate Associate - Emerging Companies and Venture Capital

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Chicago, IL, seeks a midlevel associate for its emerging companies group to advise startups, founders, management, and investors on corporate and financing matters. The role involves supporting emerging and growth-stage companies in legal and business needs, with a focus on corporate finance, M&A, and securities matters.

The position requires 2–5 years of corporate transactional experience, Illinois bar admission in good standing, and a preference for venture capital

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of corporate transactional experience in a law firm.
• Experience with emerging company and venture capital preferred.
• Admitted to and in good standing with the Illinois bar.

Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate finance, M&A, and securities matters.
• Support emerging and growth-stage companies in legal and business needs.
• Assist with regulatory compliance and intellectual property issues.
• Participate in M&A transactions from formation through exit.

Skills

Corporate finance

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a midlevel associate to join its emerging companies group in Chicago, IL. The role involves advising companies, founders, management teams, and investors in entrepreneurial ventures, as well as representing emerging and growth-stage companies in corporate and financing matters.

Duties

• Advise on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and securities matters.
• Support emerging and growth-stage companies in legal and business needs.
• Assist with regulatory compliance and intellectual property issues.
• Participate in mergers and acquisitions transactions from formation through exit.

Requirements

• 2 to 5 years of corporate transactional experience in a law firm setting.
• Experience with emerging company and venture capital preferred.
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Admitted to and in good standing with the Illinois bar.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

Licensed to practice law in Illinois.

Skills

• Proficiency in corporate finance and general corporate matters.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid time off.