Corporate Attorney - AM Law 200

Law; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Law is seeking an experienced Corporate Associate Attorney to join its Corporate Practice Group in the western suburbs of Chicago. This role offers the opportunity to handle sophisticated business transactions, own client matters, and build a robust corporate practice in a collaborative environment.

You will work on mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity offerings, and strategic restructurings, with meaningful client interaction and ongoing business development training to support

Qualifications

• 3+ years of corporate law experience.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and commercial transactions.
• Knowledge of entity formation, corporate structuring, debt and equity offerings, and general corporate matters.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong academic background.
• Ability to manage matters independently and lead projects.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to exceptional client service.
• Excellent communication skills and a desire for significant client interaction.

Responsabilités

• Handle mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and other complex business transactions.
• Advise clients on debt and equity offerings, restructurings, and corporate matters.
• Assist with entity selection, formation, and corporate structuring.
• Draft, review, and negotiate sophisticated commercial agreements.
• Manage client relationships and take ownership of significant matters.
• Lead teams on projects and collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality legal services.
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

Connaissances

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Independence

Project leadership

Client communication

Description du poste

A well-established law firm in the western suburbs of Chicago is seeking an experienced Corporate Associate Attorney to join its Corporate Practice Group.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to handle sophisticated business transactions, take ownership of client matters, and continue building a successful corporate practice in a collaborative professional environment.

The position offers meaningful client interaction, significant matter responsibility, and ongoing business development training, allowing attorneys to grow professionally while maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and other complex business transactions.
• Advise clients on debt and equity offerings, restructurings, and corporate matters.
• Assist with entity selection, formation, and corporate structuring.
• Draft, review, and negotiate sophisticated commercial agreements.
• Manage client relationships and take ownership of significant matters.
• Lead teams on projects and collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality legal services.
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of corporate law experience.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and commercial transactions.
• Knowledge of entity formation, corporate structuring, debt and equity offerings, and general corporate matters.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong academic background.
• Ability to manage matters independently and lead projects.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to exceptional client service.
• Excellent communication skills and a desire for significant client interaction.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Sophisticated Legal Work: Handle complex corporate transactions and advise established businesses and business owners.
• Career Development: Access ongoing business development training and opportunities to grow your practice.
• Meaningful Responsibility: Take ownership of client relationships and matters while leading projects.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced legal professionals in a collegial setting.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from billable-hour expectations designed to support a sustainable professional lifestyle.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $120,000 – $150,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: