Corporate Securities Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated mid-level Corporate Securities Associate in Chicago. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in securities matters and/or lending work, with at least five years of experience in a law firm setting. This role offers the opportunity to engage in a diverse and broad-based corporate practice.

Duties

• Provide expert legal advice on mergers and acquisitions, private securities offerings, and corporate governance.
• Draft and negotiate complex transactional documents, including purchase and shareholder agreements.
• Conduct due diligence investigations and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Manage and oversee junior associates and paralegals on transactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless deal execution.
• Stay updated on legal developments and industry trends.
• Represent clients in negotiations and dispute resolution processes.
• Public securities and stock exchange compliance, including 34 Act and 33 Act, is a plus.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of five years of experience in mergers and acquisitions.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law and securities regulations.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Bar admission required in the attorney's resident or affiliated office.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the attorney's resident or affiliated office.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of corporate law and securities regulations.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

• Health benefits, life insurance, and disability income protection.
• Paid parental leave.
• Retirement savings and planning.
• College coaching, child and elder care offerings.
• Hybrid work policy.

Ranked as one of the Best Law Firm for Firm Culture and for Associate/Partner Relations, associates regard this firm as having a good work/life balance with down to earth and respectful people. Associates have great opportunities to work on complex matters in a friendly atmosphere with good long-term prospects. Additionally, the attorneys take seriously their professional and moral duty to assist the underrepresented. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.