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Chicago office of our client seeks trade and supply chain finance associate attorney with 2-6 years of experience. The candidate will have a focus on representing borrowers, lenders, sellers or purchasers in US and cross-border trade finance, supply chain finance, commodity finance, factoring, receivables monetization, trade receivables securitization, asset based lending or other similar products. A solid background in finance is a must. Legal

The candidate must have strong law school academic credentials.

The longstanding Midwest law office opened one-hundred and thirty-one years ago. Areas of expertise include finance, corporate, and litigation law. A sizable group of accomplished attorneys comprise the Midwest law practice. Attorneys are involved in a variety of civic, and professional undertakings year long. Besides, they're dedicated to pro-bono work.

Corporate - M&A

Full-Time

Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks mid-level to senior corporate attorney with 4-6 years of experience. The candidate will be producing acquisition, equity and related documents in a client-ready format and running key aspects of transactions, including supervising due diligence and more junior members of the deal team, coordinating specialty areas of a transaction, negotiating and revising key arguments, handling client communications, and generally working with partners as a key senior member of deal teams and client relationships. Should have focus on mergers and acquisitions, private equity matters. Hands on drafting and negotiating experience for complex mergers and acquisitions transactions is required. Legal

The candidate must have strong oral and writing skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel and others, as well as superior organizational skills.

This Chicago-based law firm with more than 100 lawyers has established itself as a great place to work for those who want to do quality work and, at the same time, give back to their community. Its lawyers come from Harvard, Northwestern, University of Illinois, as well as other regional law schools. The firm focuses on complex litigation matters and sophisticated business transactions, particularly litigation, business counseling for startups and other established companies, trusts and estates, and complex securities and finance matters. The firm has sophisticated clients, provides its associates with great opportunity to succeed, and provides a very collegial and supportive environment for all of its attorneys. Associates are hired in specific departments, but they are free to find their niche in a particular practice area or align themselves with a specific partner. This firm is the best place to work for someone who is looking for an alternative to the conservative and stodgy big-law firm environment. Compensation is tops for Chicago.

Corporate - M&A

Full-Time

Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks corporate associate attorney with 4-7 years of experience in transactional work and private equity and/or mergers and acquisitions work, in specific, at a nationally recognized law firm. Legal

The ideal candidate will have strong drafting, analytical and interpersonal skills, along with the desire to take on a lead associate role in transactions.

This is one of the youngest, as well as one of the most prestigious, of Chicago's major law firms. This firm has a strong entrepreneurial bent, and since its inception has grown tremendously with the explosive rise of startups and emerging technology companies. The firms and specializes in litigation, corporate, finance and real estate law. Instead of Fortune 500 companies as clients, the firm primarily relies on the historical base of entrepreneurial, diversified small clients that have grown quickly with the firm. Likewise, the slowdown of the high tech industry has constricted the firm's growth, and some say the growth will slow down, or perhaps decline, before the activity pick up again. But the firm is on solid ground and will once again ride the wave to greater success. Be assured that the firm does have its share of large corporate companies as clients. Because the partners are mostly younger than their counterparts at other firms, the place feels less institutional and hierarchal. Just about all associates bill over 2000 hours per year, but bonus is above 2200, to which the firm strictly adheres. Compensation is top market. Attorneys at the firms take the practice of law very seriously, and put out a great product for the clients. Accordingly, work is the primary focus of the lawyers at the firm, and the firm is not a place for the weak or timid, which is not to say people there are not nice. Both partners and associates leave their doors open and are approachable. You must have stellar academic credentials and meaningful law firm experience to work here. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work hard, produce great work product, and get highly compensated in the process.

Corporate - M&A

Full-Time

Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks mid-level corporate associate attorney with 4+ years of transactional experience in private practice. The candidate will work on a wide variety of corporate matters, including: mergers and acquisitions; securities offerings; public company and large private company counseling; corporate finance and board and committee counseling. Legal

The candidate should be self-starters who are detail oriented and possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Founded in 1914, this law firm consistently delivers outstanding results in corporate transactions and secures major litigation victories for clients from the trial court level to the United States Supreme Court. More than 400 attorneys located in Chicago, Dallas, New York, and Washington, DC, offer substantial experience in a broad range of legal areas. Their dedication and unwavering commitment to clients, to the Bar, to the people, and to public service has contributed to the firm's growth and prosperity. Clients ranging from Fortune 100 international conglomerates to small and medium-sized businesses from around the world trust this law firm with their most complex and challenging matters. In the public sector, the firm represents a variety of state and local governmental entities. Practice areas include bankruptcy, real estate, healthcare, corporate, environmental, intellectual property, and labor and employment, among others.

Corporate - M&A

Full-Time

Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks attorney with 5+ years of experience in handling private equity and/or private target mergers and acquisitions work. Legal

Associates praise this firm for its high-quality work and high-quality associates, both of which they say foster an outstanding work environment. The firm undertakes initiatives to help build comradery amongst new associates, while partner relationships are generally positive, with partners offering invaluable feedback to newer associates. The firm is also cited for its flexible facetime policies and work-life balance.

Corporate - M&A

Full-Time

Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks junior to mid-level corporate and securities associate attorney with 2-4 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, private company investments, and public company reporting and compliance as well as experience working on private equity-backed acquisition finance transactions, leveraged buyouts, equity investments, restructurings and workouts. The candidate should have experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm. Legal

The candidate should have excellent academic credentials.

Associates praise this firm for its high-quality work and high-quality associates, both of which they say foster an outstanding work environment. The firm undertakes initiatives to help build comradery amongst new associates, while partner relationships are generally positive, with partners offering invaluable feedback to newer associates. The firm is also cited for its flexible facetime policies and work-life balance.

Corporate - M&A

Full-Time

Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks senior private equity/mergers and acquisitions associate attorney with 4+ years of experience in corporate transactions. The candidate must have a strong working knowledge of acquisition agreements and other documentation utilized in complex private equity and/or mergers and acquisitions transactions, a proficiency in the drafting of the same, and strong knowledge of the negotiation points involved in such matters. Legal

The candidate should be self-driven, with strong interpersonal skills, a high degree of maturity, a proven willingness to accept significant responsibility and manage a challenging workload, and a desire for a fast-paced and collaborative working environment, with significant opportunity for career advancement. Strong academic credentials and writing skills are essential.

The Midwest office was launched thirteen years ago. The law practice has a global reach as well. One-hundred and thirty skillful attorneys comprise the legal practice. They represent start-ups, Fortune 500 corporations, and other companies with business interests domestically and worldwide. Some of their practice areas consist of corporate-securities, business reorganization-bankruptcy, commercial real estate, intellectual property law, litigation, labor-employment, and tax. Attorneys are hands-on in countless philanthropic endeavors throughout the year.

Corporate - M&A

Full-Time

Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks corporate and securities attorney with 4-6 years of experience. The candidate should preferably have experience with mergers and acquisitions. Admission to the Illinois Bar is preferred. Legal

The candidate should possess a strong academic background, superior drafting and research skills, negotiation skills, the ability to take on significant project responsibility. Must be diligent, detail-oriented, proactive, supportive, and team-oriented.

The Midwest office was launched thirteen years ago. The law practice has a global reach as well. One-hundred and thirty skillful attorneys comprise the legal practice. They represent start-ups, Fortune 500 corporations, and other companies with business interests domestically and worldwide. Some of their practice areas consist of corporate-securities, business reorganization-bankruptcy, commercial real estate, intellectual property law, litigation, labor-employment, and tax. Attorneys are hands-on in countless philanthropic endeavors throughout the year.

Corporate - M&A

Full-Time

Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks transactions associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience. The candidate will be working with firm lawyers and transactions. Must have extensive experience working as an associate on mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions. Strong corporate and securities experience is required. Must be in good standing and an active member of the Illinois State Bar. Legal

The ideal candidate will have excellent document drafting and interpersonal skills. Must have a positive attitude and an exceptional work ethic, coupled with a desire to be part of a fast-paced and collaborative environment with direct interaction with both senior partners and clients. Must have exceptional academic credentials from a top tier, ABA-approved law school.

A well-known, top-drawer firm with an especially strong health care practice, this firm offers offices across the U.S. in addition to European and Asian outposts. The firm is on an upward trajectory, with savvy acquisitions in hot markets marking the last decade. The accolades and honors keep rolling in for this firm, meaning that attorneys can be sure they will be among the best and the brightest. A full-service firm with excellence in business law, litigation, and intellectual property, this is an excellent place to start or accelerate one?s career.

Corporate - M&A

Full-Time

Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks mid-level mergers and acquisitions associate attorney with 4-6 years of general corporate experience. The candidate should have experience with structuring, drafting and negotiating merger and acquisition agreements, commercial contracts and other corporate agreements and documentation. Experience with private equity is preferred. A business, accounting or MBA background are preferred. Must be admitted to the Illinois Bar or admitted to the Bar of another state and applying for admission to the Illinois Bar. Legal

The candidate must have strong academic backgrounds, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently in a fast-paced and intellectually challenging environment.

Here is a premier mid-sized law firm, with sophisticated practice in corporate, labor and employment, and litigation. It has one of the most successful and prestigious intellectual property (including patent prosecution and litigation), M&A, finance/commercial lending and investment services (mutual fund, etc.) practices in the nation. With a couple of offices in the East Coast, and a main office in Chicago, this firm is a powerhouse when it comes to technological and financial and finance matters. Its clients range from Fortune 500 corporations, other private and public companies, startups, banks and other financial institutions, securities brokers and dealers, mutual funds, investment advisers, insurance companies, multi-employer benefit plans, manufacturers, universities, school districts, municipalities, utilities, health care institutions, trade and professional associations, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals. Client contact is early, and you are expected to produce and work hard from the first day. Everyone takes their jobs very seriously, but mentorship and guidance is available for those who seek it. The pay is competitive with the largest law firms in Chicago, and the firm provides merit-based bonuses to avoid strict lock-step compensation. Top grades from top law schools are required. For someone who wants to be a part of an innovative, yet prestigious law firm that has superb reputation and sophisticated practice that rivals the large firms in town, this is your place.

Corporate - M&A

Full-Time