Senior Securities Associate Attorney/Counsel

Chicago office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks senior securities associate attorney/counsel with 4+ years of law firm experience. The candidate will receive training opportunities with growing levels of responsibility. Will have opportunities for advancement, including partnership track, in a collegial environment. Collaborate across practice groups and across offices. Work in a small office atmosphere with the resources of an AmLaw 200 firm and talent matching any AmLaw 50 firm. Should have a deep knowledge of federal and state securities law, and experience with securities reporting and compliance. Past SEC experience is a plus. Should have a practice primarily focused on federal and state securities law. Must have experience with capital formation (registered public and exempt private offerings); federal and state securities reporting and compliance; corporate governance; mergers and acquisitions; commercial lending; and general corporate matters.

The candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills, a team-oriented mentality, and be a motivated self-starter. Should have excellent written and oral communication skills and excellent law school credentials and references.

This full-service firm in Chicago has a nationally recognized reputation in many of its practice areas. With additional offices throughout the Midwest and the East Coast, the firm has over 200 lawyers ready to serve their clients. New associates are assigned to one of five sections: Bond/Municipal Finance, Business, Labor, Litigation, or Real Estate. New associates are encouraged to let the firm know what areas interest them, but all attorneys are expected to be willing to work in a wide variety of areas. New associates are also provided with early client contact. While some associates arent ecstatic with the firms bonus structure, this mid-tier firm does pay higher than many similar firms in the area.