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Australia-Employment lists this Corporate Attorney opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Corporate Attorney
$ - $ per year | Chicago, IL | Hybrid | Permanent
5+ years corporate experience needed!
Our client, a full-service national and international practice, is seeking to add a Corporate Attorney or Partner to their Chicago, IL office!
Why join us?
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Profit sharing and 401K savings program
Professional expenses and continuing legal education
Hybrid work schedule
Job Details
Responsibilities:
1. Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of corporate legal matters.
2. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of corporate documents such as merger and acquisition agreements, partnership agreements, stock purchase agreements, and other related documents.
3. Advise on corporate governance matters, including the drafting and review of corporate resolutions, board and committee charters, and policies.
4. Provide legal counsel on a broad range of corporate matters such as corporate structure, legal rights, obligations, and privileges.
5. Assist with the preparation and filing of all required legal documents with appropriate entities.
6. Oversee due diligence processes and provide advice on risk management and mitigation.
7. Collaborate with other departments to ensure legal compliance across the organization.
8. Develop and maintain an understanding of the business and its needs, and stay updated on relevant laws and regulations.
Qualifications:
1. Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
2. A minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate law
3. Admission to the IL state bar.
4. Excellent legal drafting skills and strong negotiation abilities.
5. Proven experience in managing multiple, complex matters in a fast-paced environment.
6. Exceptional analytical and decision-making skills.
7. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
8. High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
9. Strong understanding of corporate governance issues and corporate secretarial duties.
10. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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