Corporate Associate Attorney for Chicago Office

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Corporate Associate Attorney to join its Investment Services team in Chicago, IL. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with senior attorneys while playing a key role in client engagement and business development. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment focused on corporate and securities law, particularly within the investment services sector.

Duties:

• Provide legal advice on corporate and securities law, with an emphasis on investment companies and advisers.
• Assist with regulatory and compliance issues under federal securities laws, including:
  • Investment Company Act of 1940
  • Securities Act of 1933
• Engage in transactional work, including mergers and acquisitions related to investment companies.
• Collaborate with shareholders to support business development efforts and engage in client-facing activities.
• Manage multiple legal cases and transactions concurrently in a dynamic work environment.

Requirements:

• 1-4 years of relevant experience in corporate or securities law at a law firm.
• Experience working with registered investment companies and investment advisers.
• Familiarity with federal securities laws, including the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Securities Act of 1933.
• Ideally, experience in mergers and acquisitions, particularly related to investment companies.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic performance in law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Illinois Bar or steps to become admitted.

Skills:

• Strong ability to manage multiple legal projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on client service.
• In-depth knowledge of investment company regulations and federal securities laws.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented setting.

Job Location:

• Chicago, IL

This role provides a fantastic opportunity for growth within a dynamic and collaborative legal team. The successful candidate will not only gain valuable experience but will also be integral to the firm’s continued development in the investment services space.

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.