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Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks commercial finance associate attorney with 4-7 years of experience. The candidate should have demonstrated lending experience and general experience with a variety of financing transactions, including acquisition financing, leveraged buyouts and recapitalizations. Legal

The candidate should have excellent academic credentials, strong communication and analytical skills, and a client-team focused work ethic.

This Vault Law 100 Firm is appealing to associates for its flexibility and quality of work. Regarded as one of the 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers, diversity is important in the firm?s culture. Associates regard their coworkers as ?great people? and the are treated with respect by supervisors. The firm boasts a robust pro bono practice, where it works with more than 20 organizations across the country. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

Finance - Banking

Full-Time

Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks junior transactional tax planning associate attorney with 2-4 years of general tax experience working at a nationally recognized law firm. The candidate will work on a wide variety of transactional, structuring and planning tax matters, including hedge funds, private equity funds, mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs, inbound and outbound investments, financial instruments and derivatives, and real estate investments. Should be Bar licensed or eligible for admission on waiver in IL. Legal

The candidate should be proficient in MS Excel, and have excellent analytical, writing and interpersonal skills. Should have a desire to learn and interact collaboratively with other departments.

This Vault Law 100 Firm is appealing to associates for its flexibility and quality of work. Regarded as one of the 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers, diversity is important in the firm?s culture. Associates regard their coworkers as ?great people? and the are treated with respect by supervisors. The firm boasts a robust pro bono practice, where it works with more than 20 organizations across the country. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

Tax - M&A and Transactions, Tax - General

Full-Time

Chicago office of our client, a Chambers ranked law firm, is actively seeking associates to join our Executive Compensation Group. The candidate will have presentation skills at level necessary for senior executives and directors. Will be designing and drafting short-term and long-term incentive plans including broad array of equity arrangements such as profits interest program, stock option plans, restricted stock and unit plans; appreciation rights, performance/share plans and other similar plans. Designing and drafting executive employment, severance and change-in-control agreements. Designing and drafting non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements. Designing and drafting compensatory arrangements for privately-held entities. Advising companies and boards on SEC disclosures relative to executive compensation and governance and general knowledge of applicable Federal Securities Laws. Advising companies on applicable tax rules such as IRC Sections 409A, 280G, 83. An undergraduate degree in a discipline such as business, finance, economics or accounting, and/or a CPA, a plus. Should have 3+ years of experience. Experience with executive compensation issues arising in corporate transactions including planning in the context of mergers, acquisitions, capital raising events, public offerings, joint ventures are essential. Experience in bringing multidisciplinary services to clients and effectively teaming with other firm resources such as labor and employment, corporate tax, litigation, employee benefits and the like are needed. Legal

The candidate should have strong academic credentials and highly effective written and verbal communication skills. A Bachelor's Degree as well as a J.D. from an accredited university is required.

This reputed law firm concentrates on business advisory-advocacy law. It has six offices across the United States and employs a considerably large group of highly competent attorneys. Some of its main practice areas are automotive, drug-pharmacy, and nonprofit. This law practice encourages diversity at the workplace, community service, and pro bono work.

ERISA/Executive Compensation

Full-Time

Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks senior employee benefits attorney with 7+ years of health and welfare benefits experience. The candidate will work with both employers and plan services providers to help them comply with the latest legal developments. Industry experience is preferred. Legal

The candidate should be motivated self-starter with stellar academic credentials, superb judgment and communication skills, a commitment to excellence and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

This firm has a focus on leveraging knowledge to predict future obstacles and opportunities. Their Chicago office's main practice areas are real estate and community development, estates, trust, financial planning, litigation, labor and employment, international, intellectual property, health care, government relations, regulatory compliance, corporate, and finance. They pride themselves on combining legal department resources to meet each individual clients needs.

ERISA/Executive Compensation

Full-Time

Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks real estate associate attorney with 3-4 years of experience working on transactions matters. The candidate will work across practice area with the Community Development Finance and Project Finance and Public Finance practice groups. Should have experience representing buyers and sellers of commercial, retail and industrial properties and landlords and tenants. Must have knowledge in real estate acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, development, management and debt and equity financings. Legal

The candidate should have stellar academic credentials, superb judgment and communication skills and a commitment to excellence and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

This firm has a focus on leveraging knowledge to predict future obstacles and opportunities. Their Chicago office's main practice areas are real estate and community development, estates, trust, financial planning, litigation, labor and employment, international, intellectual property, health care, government relations, regulatory compliance, corporate, and finance. They pride themselves on combining legal department resources to meet each individual clients needs.

Real Estate

Full-Time

Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks junior to mid-level trademark/copyright/branding associate attorney with ideally 2+ years of legal experience in U.S. trademark clearance, prosecution and TTAB work, as well as copyright counseling. The candidate should preferably have some litigation and international prosecution experience. Legal

The candidate must possess a high level of academic achievement, solid law firm experience and superb writing and communication skills.

Ranked as one of the Best Client Relationships firm and as one of the top Best Known Firms in the nation, the attorneys in this firm are invested in understanding their clients? businesses from all angels, including the risks, challenges, and issues affecting their industries. This AmLaw 100 firm values diversity and inclusion. Attorneys strive to build true partnerships with the firm?s clients. The firm invests in its associates by providing opportunities for professional development based on each person?s desired career path. The goal is to give each individual the opportunity to achieve their best and take pride in their performance and quality of work. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

IP - Trademark/Copyright

Full-Time

Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks intellectual property litigation associate attorney with 2+ years of experience. Legal

The candidate must possess a high level of academic achievement and superb writing and communication skills.

Ranked as one of the Best Client Relationships firm and as one of the top Best Known Firms in the nation, the attorneys in this firm are invested in understanding their clients? businesses from all angels, including the risks, challenges, and issues affecting their industries. This AmLaw 100 firm values diversity and inclusion. Attorneys strive to build true partnerships with the firm?s clients. The firm invests in its associates by providing opportunities for professional development based on each person?s desired career path. The goal is to give each individual the opportunity to achieve their best and take pride in their performance and quality of work. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

IP - Litigation General

Full-Time

Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks mid-level technology transactions and data privacy associate attorney with 3+ years of experience in the field of data privacy counseling and/or incident response. Legal

The candidate should be able to offer practical advice, have excellent academic credentials, experience in a law firm or similar environment and superior writing, communication and problem-solving skills.

Ranked as one of the Best Client Relationships firm and as one of the top Best Known Firms in the nation, the attorneys in this firm are invested in understanding their clients? businesses from all angels, including the risks, challenges, and issues affecting their industries. This AmLaw 100 firm values diversity and inclusion. Attorneys strive to build true partnerships with the firm?s clients. The firm invests in its associates by providing opportunities for professional development based on each person?s desired career path. The goal is to give each individual the opportunity to achieve their best and take pride in their performance and quality of work. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

Technology Transactions, Data Privacy

Full-Time

Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks real estate finance associate attorney with preferably 3+ years of experience. The candidate should preferably have experience in loan origination work. Must gain experience handling a wide variety of commercial real estate finance transactions with a strong emphasis on loan origination and loan servicing. Legal

The candidate must possess a high level of academic achievement, solid law firm experience, and superb writing and communication skills.

Ranked as one of the Best Client Relationships firm and as one of the top Best Known Firms in the nation, the attorneys in this firm are invested in understanding their clients? businesses from all angels, including the risks, challenges, and issues affecting their industries. This AmLaw 100 firm values diversity and inclusion. Attorneys strive to build true partnerships with the firm?s clients. The firm invests in its associates by providing opportunities for professional development based on each person?s desired career path. The goal is to give each individual the opportunity to achieve their best and take pride in their performance and quality of work. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

Real Estate

Full-Time

Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks real estate finance associate attorney with ideally 2+ years of experience. The candidate should preferably have experience in loan origination work. Must have experience handling a wide variety of commercial real estate finance transactions with a strong emphasis on loan origination and loan servicing. Legal

The candidate must possess a high level of academic achievement, solid law firm experience, and superb writing and communication skills.

Ranked as one of the Best Client Relationships firm and as one of the top Best Known Firms in the nation, the attorneys in this firm are invested in understanding their clients? businesses from all angels, including the risks, challenges, and issues affecting their industries. This AmLaw 100 firm values diversity and inclusion. Attorneys strive to build true partnerships with the firm?s clients. The firm invests in its associates by providing opportunities for professional development based on each person?s desired career path. The goal is to give each individual the opportunity to achieve their best and take pride in their performance and quality of work. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

Real Estate

Full-Time