Corporate Attorney

Larson Maddox; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Hybrid work

Mentorship

Career development

Job summary

Larson Maddox is seeking a Corporate Associate to join its growing corporate practice in Chicago.

The ideal candidate will handle sophisticated transactional matters for a diverse client base, including financial institutions and private companies, with 2–8 years of experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academics.
• Approximately 2–8 years of corporate transactional experience.
• Experience with finance, lending, secured transactions, private credit or other complex business transactions.
• Strong drafting, analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Active bar admission in the jurisdiction where the candidate intends to practice.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage a variety of corporate and financing transactions from inception through closing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents and related agreements.
• Conduct and oversee due diligence efforts and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advise clients on transaction-related issues, risk management, and compliance matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to deliver comprehensive client solutions.
• Manage multiple matters simultaneously while maintaining exceptional client service.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independence

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Bar admission in jurisdiction

Job description

A leading national law firm is seeking a Corporate Associate to join its growing corporate practice. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactional matters for a diverse client base, including financial institutions, private companies, and other business entities. The ideal candidate will have several years of experience handling complex corporate transactions and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Corporate Attorney Responsibilities:

• Support and manage a variety of corporate and financing transactions from inception through closing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents and related agreements.
• Conduct and oversee due diligence efforts and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advise clients on transaction-related issues, risk management, and compliance matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to deliver comprehensive client solutions.
• Manage multiple matters simultaneously while maintaining exceptional client service.

Corporate Attorney Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Approximately 2-8 years of corporate transactional experience.
• Experience with finance, lending, secured transactions, private credit, commercial lending, or other complex business transactions is preferred.
• Strong drafting, analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
• Active bar admission in the jurisdiction where the candidate intends to practice.

Corporate Attorney Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package with bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) and retirement savings programs.
• Hybrid work environment that supports both flexibility and collaboration.
• Access to mentorship, professional development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Opportunity to work alongside highly regarded attorneys on sophisticated, high-profile matters within a nationally recognized platform.