Public Companies Resource Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Public Companies Resource Attorney who will be responsible for staying abreast of legal and regulatory developments relevant to the Public Companies practice group, assisting in the preparation of client alerts, developing practice resources, maintaining work product archives, updating forms and templates, providing information for business development opportunities, coordinating skills development, and assessing technological solutions to enhance efficiencies and service delivery within the practice group.

Job Duties:

• Keep current on all legal and regulatory developments relevant to the Public Companies practice group.
• Develop topics for and assist in preparing client alerts and similar publications.
• Develop practice resources to enhance know-how exchange within the Public Companies practice group.
• Create, maintain, and update archives of work products and know-how within the Public Companies practice group.
• Maintain and update forms and templates for the Public Companies practice group, ensuring they reflect current legal developments and industry-accepted terms.
• Collect and provide information to the Marketing department for responses to RFPs and other business development opportunities.
• Coordinate with professional development to enhance skills development within the public companies' practice group.
• Coordinate with Information Services to assess and develop new technologies to leverage efficiencies and enhance service delivery.

Requirements:

• Must be a licensed attorney with significant experience in the Public Company practice area.
• Minimum 5 years of experience representing Public Companies in current and periodic reporting and Corporate Governance.
• Mastery of the substantive practice area undertaken by the Public Company practice group.
• Knowledge of industries regularly advised by the firm.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and drafting skills.
• Confident and engaging presenter.
• Strong intellectual ability, interpersonal skills, and technical skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Team player with excellent organizational and time management skills and attention to detail.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Illinois State Bar or eligibility for admission through reciprocity.

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis.
• Client relationship management.
• Business development support.
• Presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with legal databases and technology solutions.

Benefits: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, commuter benefits, vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays.