Associate - Securities & Capital Markets (Junior Level)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior-level associate to join the Securities & Capital Markets Group in Chicago, IL. This role offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team, engaging in business development and client-facing activities, while supporting career development and excellent client service.

Duties

• Collaborate with shareholders on diverse legal matters.
• Participate in business development and client-facing activities.
• Engage in transactional work, including debt and equity offerings.
• Ensure compliance with SEC reporting requirements.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in corporate, securities, capital markets, and M&A at an AM Law 100 firm.
• Experience with debt and equity offerings, M&A transactions, and SEC compliance.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Education

• J.D. degree with strong academic credentials.

Certifications

• Admitted and in good standing in Illinois, New York, District of Columbia, or Florida.

Skills

• Strong transactional skills.
• Experience with securitizations and aviation clients is an asset.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement planning with 401K contributions.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Professional development and training programs.
• Hybrid work model with flexible remote options.
• Additional perks such as employee discounts and wellness programs.

Here is a premier mid-sized law firm, with sophisticated practice in corporate, labor and employment, and litigation. It has one of the most successful and prestigious intellectual property (including patent prosecution and litigation), M&A, finance/commercial lending and investment services (mutual fund, etc.) practices in the nation. With a couple of offices in the East Coast, and a main office in Chicago, this firm is a powerhouse when it comes to technological and financial and finance matters. Its clients range from Fortune 500 corporations, other private and public companies, startups, banks and other financial institutions, securities brokers and dealers, mutual funds, investment advisers, insurance companies, multi-employer benefit plans, manufacturers, universities, school districts, municipalities, utilities, health care institutions, trade and professional associations, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals. Client contact is early, and you are expected to produce and work hard from the first day. Everyone takes their jobs very seriously, but mentorship and guidance is available for those who seek it. The pay is competitive with the largest law firms in Chicago, and the firm provides merit-based bonuses to avoid strict lock-step compensation. Top grades from top law schools are required. For someone who wants to be a part of an innovative, yet prestigious law firm that has superb reputation and sophisticated practice that rivals the large firms in town, this is your place.