Corporate Securities Associate or Counsel (4+ yrs)

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is assisting a well-established national law firm in Chicago in finding a corporate securities attorney at the associate or counsel level. You will advise public companies, boards, executives, and other clients on securities, governance, and regulatory matters.

The role involves advising on SEC reporting, governance matters, and capital-raising, with leadership responsibilities at the counsel level and mentorship to junior attorneys. Hybrid Chicago office.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of corporate securities experience for associate-level candidates; 8+ years for counsel-level candidates.
• Experience advising public companies on SEC reporting, securities regulations, and corporate governance.
• Familiarity with public company disclosure obligations, insider trading matters, and securities offerings.

Responsibilities

• Advise public companies and leadership teams on ongoing securities obligations, regulatory compliance, and corporate disclosure matters.
• Support companies with periodic reporting, shareholder communications, and SEC submissions.
• Provide guidance on insider reporting, trading restrictions, and related compliance policies.
• Counsel boards and executives on governance practices and securities-related issues.
• Assist with capital-raising transactions, including public and private offerings.
• Advise on stock exchange compliance and listing standards.
• At the counsel level, lead client relationships and mentor junior attorneys.

Skills

Corporate securities

SEC reporting

Corporate governance

Client relationships

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Our client, a well-established national law firm, is seeking a corporate securities attorney to join its growing securities practice in Chicago at the associate or counsel level. This is an excellent opportunity to work with an entrepreneurial team advising public companies, boards, executives, and other clients on a broad range of securities, corporate governance, and regulatory matters.

Highlights

• Named one of the best law firms to work for in 2026 by U.S. News & World Report
• Sophisticated and entrepreneurial securities practice
• Collegial and supportive working environment
• Recognized on the BTI Client Service A-Team list

Responsibilities

• Advise public companies and their leadership teams on ongoing securities law obligations, regulatory compliance, and corporate disclosure matters
• Support companies with periodic reporting, shareholder communications, and other required SEC submissions
• Provide guidance on insider reporting requirements, trading restrictions, and related compliance policies
• Counsel boards and senior executives on corporate governance practices, securities-related issues, and public company matters
• Assist with capital-raising transactions, including public and private securities offerings
• Advise on stock exchange compliance and applicable listing standards
• At the counsel level, take a leading role in client relationships and matter management while providing guidance and mentorship to junior attorneys

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of corporate securities experience for associate-level candidates; 8+ years for counsel-level candidates
• Experience advising public companies on SEC reporting, securities regulations, and corporate governance
• Familiarity with public company disclosure obligations, insider trading matters, and securities offerings
• Broker-dealer, FINRA, investment adviser, or fund formation experience is a plus

Location

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $215,000 - $235,000 for associate-level candidates and $245,000 - $275,000 for counsel-level candidates.