Corporate Partner / Corporate Senior Counsel

Handler Law, LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Generous benefits

Firm social events

Employee lounge

Job summary

Handler Law, LLP in Chicago, IL seeks a Corporate Partner / Corporate Senior Counsel to lead complex corporate matters. The role focuses on negotiating and drafting business agreements, closing private equity and venture capital investments, and drafting private placement offerings for small businesses and investment funds.

The candidate should hold a JD with 10+ years in business, financial, or tax practice (LL.M., CPA, MBA, CFP, MST).

Qualifications

• JD is required and 10+ years’ business, financial or tax qualifications (LL.M., CFP, CPA, MBA, MST) preferred.
• Law Review or Business Law Journal experience preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Detail oriented with exceptional organization.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining high‑quality work product.

Responsibilities

• Negotiating and drafting business agreements.
• Closing private equity and venture capital investment transactions.
• Drafting private placement offerings for small businesses and investment funds.
• Organizing companies, including LLCs and corporations, and drafting all organizational documents.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong organizational skills

Independent work

Verbal & written communication

Discretion & tact

Professionalism

Multitasking under pressure

Education

JD

LL.M./MBA/CPA/CFP/MST qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

Corporate Partner / Corporate Senior Counsel

Chicago, IL

Description

Handler Law, LLP is an internationally recognized firm based in downtown Chicago that focuses on Business & Corporate Law; Private Client Trusts & Estates and Taxation; Philanthropy Law and Tax-Exempt Organizations; serving primarily affluent families, family offices, privately held companies and sports entertainment.

• Detail oriented, strong work organization skills, ability to work and problem solve independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – specifically Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• High level of professionalism; ability to act with discretion and tact in all situations
• Ability to maintain organized electronic and paper records and produce work product in a timely and desirable manner
• Ability to manage numerous projects in a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiating and drafting business agreements
• Closing private equity and venture capital investment transactions
• Drafting private placement offerings for small businesses and investment funds
• Organizing companies, including limited liability companies and corporations and drafting all organizational documents

Requirements

• JD; candidates with 10+ years’ business, financial or tax qualifications (LL.M., CFP, CPA, MBA, MST)
• Law Review or Business Law Journal experience preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Detail oriented with exceptional organization
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a positive and timely manner while producing a high-quality work product
• $200,000.00 - $600,000.00, commensurate upon experience and qualifications
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous benefits and annual firm social events (Holiday Season Dinner, Tax Party and Periodic conferences & Client Receptions)
• Employee Lounge with coffee, tea, soft drinks and snack food

Additional Job Position Information:

• Job Title: Partner / Senior Counsel
• Work Environment: This role is primarily office-based, with minimal travel required for court visits or client meetings
• Reporting Structure: Reports to the Partners
• Salary: Salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations
• Pay Range: $200,000.00 - $600,000.00, depending on experience
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Equal Opportunity Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status