About the Position:
We are working with a Chicago-based international law firm that is seeking a corporate lawyer with securities/capital markets experience (2+ years) to join its Chicago office as an associate. This practice provides comprehensive and effective capital markets and securities law counseling for corporations, financial institutions, underwriters and placement agents, and other organizations participating in all aspects of international capital markets.
Highlights:
· Competitive compensation
· Handle top-tier, interesting matters in a more personalized work environment
· Substantial professional development assistance provided (training, mentoring, performance feedback)
· Affinity groups for ethnically diverse attorneys, LGBTQ+ individuals, women, and parents
· Opportunity to participate in pro bono work and community service
· Firm is a member of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity and sponsors a variety of diverse bar and law student organizations
Responsibilities:
· Advise public and private companies on a range of capital markets transactions
· Advise clients on SEC disclosure requirements
· Represent clients with M&A and general corporate matters
Required Qualifications:
· 2 to 5 years of strong corporate transactional experience, particularly with securities, capital markets and M&A
· Experience working on debt and equity offerings, M&A transactions, and SEC compliance and reporting
· Experience with securitizations and aviation clients is a plus
· Large law firm experience
· Excellent academic credentials
Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
About Us:
McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is Chicago’s leading legal search firm. We leverage our nearly 30 years of experience in the Chicago legal market to assist attorneys and paralegals seeking new opportunities and employers searching for top legal talent.