Securities Associate Attorney

A law firm in Chicago is seeking a Securities Associate Attorney with 5+ years of experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in the 1934 Act.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and representation to clients on securities law matters.
• Draft and review securities-related documents, including registration statements, prospectuses, and periodic reports.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on securities regulations and compliance issues.
• Assist with securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Advise clients on corporate governance matters and compliance with securities laws.
• Represent clients in regulatory investigations and enforcement actions by the SEC or other regulatory agencies.
• Assist with due diligence reviews in securities-related transactions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external parties to facilitate securities transactions.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years of experience in securities law.
• Strong knowledge of the 1934 Act.
• Admission to the Bar in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Skills:

• Securities law experience.
• Legal research and analysis.
• Drafting legal documents.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Corporate transaction experience.
• Regulatory compliance knowledge.

This Vault-ranked firm has a client-first mindset, where attorneys are rewarded based on their listening and understanding their clients' goals, thinking creatively and aggressively to advance those goals, and obtaining the clients' ultimate success. Attorneys at this firm partner with members of the firm's affiliated businesses to provide comprehensive service to clients. These partnerships allow clients to access business consulting across a variety of disciplines. The attorneys truly work as one team to help their clients succeed. This modern, progressive firm boasts a highly respectful, transparent workplace culture, which fosters creativity, teamwork, inclusion, diversity, and service to clients and communities. This firm emphasizes significant investment in the communities where their attorneys live and practice. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.