F2FK167205

Chicago office of our client, a Chambers ranked law firm, is actively seeking associates to join our Transactional Group. The candidate will be drafting various franchise-related agreements and regulatory filings (franchise disclosure documents) and working on other general corporate transactions in a fast-paced environment. Must preferably have 1-4 years of experience practicing law, but recent law school graduates who have exceptional academic performance and who have sat for the Illinois Bar exam may be considered as well. Should preferably have experience with franchise law. Must have transactional skills, including structuring, drafting, reviewing and negotiating sophisticated contracts; reviewing and understanding intricate regulations and statutes; and managing demanding complex multi-faceted transactions. Must have previous business and/or corporate law experience. Should have participated in a law journal or in a legal clinic (focused on business law).

The candidate should have excellent written and oral communication skills. Should have an eagerness to learn; and be organized, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and self-assured.

This Illinois-based law firm specializes in complex legal issues related to corporate law, franchise law, international law, and litigation. It is comprised of a small team of highly qualified attorneys. The firm has received many honors and rave reviews from leading industry periodicals. Its attorneys are involved in industry seminars and conferences throughout the year.

SKILLS

Corporate - General

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full-Time