Corporate Securities Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability income protection

Paid parental leave

Retirement savings and planning

College coaching

Child and elder care offerings

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a mid-level Corporate Securities Associate in Chicago. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in securities matters and at least five years of law firm experience. This role involves providing legal advice on M&A and drafting transactional documents, among other duties.

The firm offers health benefits, life insurance, retirement planning, and a hybrid work policy. Candidates should have a Juris Doctor degree and must be bar admitted in their resident or affiliated office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in mergers and acquisitions.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law and securities regulations.
• Bar admission required in the attorney's resident or affiliated office.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on mergers and acquisitions.
• Draft and negotiate complex transactional documents.
• Conduct due diligence investigations and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Manage and oversee junior associates and paralegals on transactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless deal execution.

Skills

Corporate law knowledge

Securities regulations knowledge

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated mid-level Corporate Securities Associate in Chicago. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in securities matters and/or lending work, with at least five years of experience in a law firm setting. This role offers the opportunity to engage in a diverse and broad-based corporate practice.

Duties

• Provide expert legal advice on mergers and acquisitions, private securities offerings, and corporate governance.
• Draft and negotiate complex transactional documents, including purchase and shareholder agreements.
• Conduct due diligence investigations and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Manage and oversee junior associates and paralegals on transactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless deal execution.
• Stay updated on legal developments and industry trends.
• Represent clients in negotiations and dispute resolution processes.
• Public securities and stock exchange compliance, including 34 Act and 33 Act, is a plus.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of five years of experience in mergers and acquisitions.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law and securities regulations.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Bar admission required in the attorney's resident or affiliated office.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the attorney's resident or affiliated office.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of corporate law and securities regulations.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

• Health benefits, life insurance, and disability income protection.
• Paid parental leave.
• Retirement savings and planning.
• College coaching, child and elder care offerings.
• Hybrid work policy.