Business Associate Attorney

Job Title: Business Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm, based in Chicago, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Business Associate Attorney to join its dynamic team. This position provides an excellent opportunity for an attorney with strong experience in corporate law, particularly in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), entity formation and governance, and business transactions. The firm offers a collaborative environment with advanced resources, allowing the chosen candidate to work on high-profile, complex legal matters.

Duties:

• Handle sophisticated corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic joint ventures.
• Advise clients on entity formation, corporate governance, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of business agreements and financing documents.
• Assist in business restructuring, reorganizations, and related transactions.
• Conduct legal research, develop strategies, and provide legal advice to clients on complex corporate matters.
• Collaborate closely with senior attorneys and clients to ensure efficient case management and the achievement of favorable outcomes.
• Manage client relationships and provide exceptional service while maintaining the firm’s reputation for excellence.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in corporate law with a focus on M&A, business transactions, and entity governance.
• Proven experience with a wide range of corporate matters, including financing, restructuring, and joint ventures.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to think strategically in high-pressure situations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar of Illinois.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of corporate law, M&A processes, and business transactions.
• Exceptional legal research and writing abilities.
• Skilled in drafting and negotiating business agreements and documents.
• Ability to manage and prioritize complex tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities.

Job Location: Chicago, IL

This Vault-ranked firm has a client-first mindset, where attorneys are rewarded based on their listening and understanding their clients' goals, thinking creatively and aggressively to advance those goals, and obtaining the clients' ultimate success. Attorneys at this firm partner with members of the firm's affiliated businesses to provide comprehensive service to clients. These partnerships allow clients to access business consulting across a variety of disciplines. The attorneys truly work as one team to help their clients succeed. This modern, progressive firm boasts a highly respectful, transparent workplace culture, which fosters creativity, teamwork, inclusion, diversity, and service to clients and communities. This firm emphasizes significant investment in the communities where their attorneys live and practice. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.