Corporate Attorney

Corporate Attorney

Job Location: LaGrange, IL

Job Overview:

A law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Attorney to provide legal counsel on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and contract law. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of corporate law, have strong analytical and communication skills, and be adept at managing complex legal transactions. This role requires excellent academic credentials and a proven track record of delivering exceptional legal services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on corporate governance issues, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, partnerships, and other business agreements.
• Manage corporate transactions, including structuring, negotiating, and finalizing deals for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic legal guidance on corporate policies, risk management, and corporate restructuring.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and international corporate laws and regulations.
• Represent clients in corporate-related disputes, negotiations, and contract enforcement.
• Lead due diligence efforts and advise clients during business audits or regulatory investigations.
• Draft corporate bylaws, shareholder agreements, and other internal documents to ensure the smooth operation of corporate governance.
• Collaborate with internal and external legal teams to facilitate corporate transactions and ensure successful outcomes.
• Stay updated on developments in corporate law to provide proactive legal advice and recommendations.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Experience practicing corporate law.
• Licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois or ability to obtain licensure.
• Excellent academic credentials, with a focus on corporate law.
• Proven experience with mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate governance, and compliance.
• Strong understanding of contract law, securities regulations, and business law principles.
• Outstanding legal research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Certifications:

• State Bar of Illinois membership (required).
• Additional certifications in corporate law or related fields (preferred).

Skills:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and contract drafting capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple complex legal matters simultaneously.
• Keen attention to detail and highly organized.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with clients and legal teams.
• Proficiency in legal research databases and legal software.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Based in La Grange, Illinois, the firm has over 20 years of experience in its practice areas that include real estate transactions, corporate law, litigation, estate and probate, foreclosure, entity formation, IRS workouts, short sale, succession planning, cryptocurrency and blockchain, employment law, and more. The firm is heavily involved in the Blockchain space and has developed a deep understanding of the same.