Senior Corporate Attorney

Job Description
Senior Corporate Attorney | Chicago, IL | Hybrid
Our client, a national Am Law 200 firm , is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Attorney to join its growing Chicago transactional practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior attorney who enjoys sophisticated deal work, direct client interaction, and a collaborative environment with a reasonable billable-hour expectation.
Responsibilities
The attorney will advise clients on a broad range of corporate and transactional matters, including:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Purchase and sale agreements
• Corporate governance matters
• Operating and organizational agreements
• Commercial and supply agreements
• Joint ventures and other strategic transactions
• General corporate and compliance matters
• Structuring and negotiating business transactions
• Advising clients throughout the transaction lifecycle

The attorney will have meaningful client contact and will be expected to take an active role in negotiating transactions and providing practical, business-focused counsel.
Qualifications

• 6+ years of corporate and transactional experience
• Strong M&A and general corporate background
• Experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated transaction documents
• Ability to independently manage matters and interact directly with clients
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent academic credentials
• Business development experience is a plus
• Active Illinois Bar admission and in good standing

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $225,000-$300,000, depending on experience
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 1,900 billable-hour requirement
• Hybrid work environment
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Transportation/parking allowance
• Additional firm-sponsored benefits

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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