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Chicago office of our client seeks mid-senior mergers and acquisitions and private equity attorney with 5+ years of transactional experience. The candidate should preferably have experience representing financial sponsors and strategic buyer/sellers in connection with leveraged buyouts, sell-side transactions, growth equity and minority investments, and related strategic transactions, including preparation of acquisition/disposition agreements and related closing documents and closing transactions. Experience with capital formation, partnerships and finance would also be helpful. Admittance to the Illinois Bar is preferred. Legal

One of the nation's oldest, largest and hottest Chicago law firms, with offices in several of the major cities in the U.S. as well as the world. It has one of the best litigation practice groups in the country. The firm is a full service firm, meaning that it has respectable intellectual property, employee benefits, energy, corporate, securities, finance and other practice groups. It has grown tremendously through mergers with other firms, and lateral hires. The firm hires from the best regional law schools, as well as the well know national schools. It is not a law school snob at all, but requires superior grades. Client contact is early, and associates are given as much responsibility as they can handle. But client service is paramount and associates are expected to produce top quality work. Just because you are well compensated, you are not necessarily required to work on weekends, but most lawyers bill well over 2000 hours per year. The work is demanding, but you can feel assured that you are in one of the post prestigious litigation law firms in the country.

Chicago office of our client seeks mid-level mergers and acquisitions and private equity attorney with 3+ years of transactional experience. The candidate should preferably have experience representing financial sponsors and strategic buyer/sellers in connection with leveraged buyouts, sell-side transactions, growth equity and minority investments, and related strategic transactions, including preparation of acquisition/disposition agreements and related closing documents and closing transactions. Experience with capital formation, partnerships and finance would also be helpful. Admittance to the Illinois Bar is preferred. Legal

One of the nation's oldest, largest and hottest Chicago law firms, with offices in several of the major cities in the U.S. as well as the world. It has one of the best litigation practice groups in the country. The firm is a full service firm, meaning that it has respectable intellectual property, employee benefits, energy, corporate, securities, finance and other practice groups. It has grown tremendously through mergers with other firms, and lateral hires. The firm hires from the best regional law schools, as well as the well know national schools. It is not a law school snob at all, but requires superior grades. Client contact is early, and associates are given as much responsibility as they can handle. But client service is paramount and associates are expected to produce top quality work. Just because you are well compensated, you are not necessarily required to work on weekends, but most lawyers bill well over 2000 hours per year. The work is demanding, but you can feel assured that you are in one of the post prestigious litigation law firms in the country.

Chicago office of our client 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

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.

Chicago office of our client 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.

Chicago office of our client 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

Should possess a strong academic background, superior drafting and research skills, negotiation skills, the ability to take on significant project responsibility, and the candidates should 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.

Chicago office of our client 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.

Keep an eye on this national firm. Dramatically expanding through lateral hiring and mergers, it is now one of the largest firms in the nation. Its large Chicago office has maintained its midwest glow and is known for its personable, friendly atmosphere. Providing traditional legal services in corporate transactions, litigation, real estate, tax and corporate law, it also has very strong government and project finance, health care, trusts and estates, airport services and IP practices. We've made some calls and associates have reported that they are really comfortable here and particularly pleased with the extensive and comprehensive training programs the firm provides. The multi-office firm also gives them an abundance of resources. And with offices just off of Michigan Avenue, the Chicago office location can't be topped. Additional branch offices spread out to the West Coast, Washington, DC, and Florida.

Chicago office of our client seeks mid-level corporate transactional associate attorney with 3-6 years of experience. The candidate will be managing client relationships and a broad array of corporate matters. Will be representing buyers and sellers in stock purchases, asset purchases, mergers and joint ventures. Drafting agreements, conducting diligence reviews and coordinating deal closings. Supporting the practice by performing general research and writing as needed. Experience drafting key legal documents for corporate transactional matters is required. Mergers and acquisition transactional experience is preferred. Additional experience in financing transactions is a plus. Securities experience is a plus. Should be licensed or eligible to practice law in the State of Illinois and be in good standing. Legal

Has excellent written communication skills and an ability to produce written work product that is concise and effective. Possesses strong analytical skills and thinks strategically. Is conscientious, with a proven attention to detail. Has excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to clearly communicate advice to clients and others. Understands of the importance client service. Embraces teamwork and works effectively with others who have different styles. Is ambitions, exhibits leadership and motivates others. Has a sincere interest in career development and welcomes feedback. Is dedicated, with a record of academic and professional success. Technical Skills.

A Vault 100 Firm with a worldwide presence, this firm is known for its prestigious clientele and interesting, substantive work. Yet associates say that the firm's culture maintains a relaxed atmosphere and applaud its merit-based compensation system. They also cite its partner-driven assignments, flexible facetime policy and its flexible hours, which allow for a great work/life balance.

Chicago office of our client seeks business and finance associate attorney with 2-4 years of general corporate law experience. The candidate should preferably have mergers and acquisitions and/or finance experience. Illinois Bar admission is required. Legal

Must have excellent academic record.

Chicago office of our client 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.

Chicago office of our client 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.