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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 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

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

Chicago office of our client seeks senior tax associate attorney or counsel with 7+ years of experience. The ideal candidates should have a general transactional tax background which includes corporate and partnership mergers and acquisitions transactions and real estate transactions. Significant experience working with REITs and real estate funds are strongly preferred. Must be admitted to the Illinois Bar or meet the requirements to waive in. Legal

Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and verbal and written communication skills required.

This large, prestigious Chicago-based law firm with offices throughout the U.S. has established itself as being a premier, if not the best, labor and employment powerhouse firms in the nation. It now provides a range of legal services, including corporate and business law, general litigation, environmental and other related matters. Its clients include Fortune 500 companies, industrial and manufacturing companies, banks and brokerage houses, healthcare institutions, transportation companies and other media conglomerates. The atmosphere is light and confident, as the lawyers are assured that their expertise is rarely rivaled by many of the other firms. Compensation is the top of the market, and associates are expected to work long hours. This firm offers tremendous growth opportunities for resourceful and energetic attorneys.

Corporate - M&A

Full-Time

Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks corporate and transactional associate attorney with 2-5 years of experience in a mid-size or large law firm setting. The candidate will be drafting and negotiating various types of transaction documents, advising clients directly on varied corporate law matters, performing due diligence and managing transactions, training junior members of the group, and participating in client development activities. Should preferably have middle market general corporate and mergers and acquisitions experience in a mid-size or large law firm setting. Having securities experience is a plus. Illinois Bar admission is essential. Legal

Strong academic record, drafting skills, and interpersonal skills is needed. Attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of performance.

This is a large, prestigious full service firm based in Chicago, with offices in two of the major cities in the East Coast and the Midwest. Its strong suit is handling corporate and finance, litigation, intellectual property, trusts & estates, product liability, real estate, environmental, tax, labor and employment and construction matters. The firm has an interesting mix of clients, combining a good number of larger public and private companies with a fair number of mid-sized and smaller corporate clients. In addition, it represents a number of high-net worth individuals. One of the oldest law firm on Chicago, its overall atmosphere is friendly and down-to-earth. It hires the best and brightest attorneys from national and regional law schools, and the firm takes its business very seriously. This firm takes pride in its excellent formal training programs and feedback system and in the early responsibility that is given to associates. You are expected to produce excellent work product and are accordingly compensated for it. Its attorneys come from diverse background, and the attire in the office is largely casual. Some partners expect their associates to work hard and bill many hours, while others expect excellent work but value quality of life outside of the office. Great opportunities for spirited, superstar attorneys. Build your book of business with power-packed clients in the high-tech, e-commerce, sports, entertainment, corporate and financial worlds.

Corporate - M&A

Full-Time

Chicago office of an AmLaw firm seeks mid-level corporate and transactional associate attorney with 2+ years of business experience, including mergers and acquisitions, joint venture or other complex commercial transactions and experience in a law firm or similar environment. The candidate will focus on drafting and negotiating transactional matters and will be given the opportunity to work directly with clients. Legal

The candidate must possess a high level of academic achievement, as well as superb writing, problem-solving and communication skills.

Established toward the last quarter of the twentieth century, this premier law firm is headquartered in Missouri and has 16 offices located coast-to-coast. It focuses on complex matters related to business law, financial services, real estate law, and trial law. The firm is committed to a variety of philanthropic endeavors, and the attorneys here have received many notable mentions and awards over the years.

Corporate - M&A

Full-Time

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 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

excellent academic credentials are required.

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 our client seeks corporate staff attorney with 2 years of experience in transactional work, in general, and mergers and acquisitions work, in specific. Legal

The ideal candidate will have strong drafting and analytical skills, along with the ability to take on the lead 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 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