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Kelleher & Holland LLC lists this Senior Corporate Attorney opportunity in ela township, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Corporate Attorney — North Barrington, Illinois Office
(Full-Time | In-Person)
Illinois Licensed | Corporate & M&A Focus | Estate Planning Experience a Plus | 10+ Years' Experience
This is a unique opportunity for an accomplished corporate attorney to join a collaborative, full-service firm with a steady pipeline of sophisticated transactional work. KH offers the infrastructure and case flow to keep a seasoned attorney fully engaged — with the autonomy to shape how you practice and the flexibility to bring an established book of business, or build on ours.
About Us:
Kelleher + Holland, LLC is a full-service law firm with a robust corporate and transactional practice, advising closely held businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals across a wide range of matters. We're seeking an experienced Corporate Attorney, preferably based out of our North Barrington office (other KH office locations will be considered for the right candidate), to lead complex M&A and business transactions, with the flexibility to apply estate planning experience where client needs intersect.
Position Overview:
The Corporate Attorney will manage sophisticated corporate and M&A matters from structuring through closing — including entity formation, governance, and transactional work for closely held businesses — with the opportunity to apply estate planning experience where it intersects with business succession and ownership transition. This role is ideal for an attorney who thinks like a business advisor, with 10+ years of corporate/transactional experience. Candidates with financial credentials (CPA, CFP, or AEP) who chose to practice law are especially well-suited to this role, though not required.
Key Responsibilities:
Corporate & M&A
Structure, negotiate, and close mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions
Draft and review purchase agreements, operating agreements, and related corporate documents
Advise closely held businesses and entrepreneurs on entity formation, governance, and succession
Conduct due diligence and manage transaction timelines
Counsel clients on general corporate and business matters as trusted outside counsel
Business Succession & Estate Planning (As Needed)
Advise clients on business succession and estate/transition planning where it intersects with corporate work
Draft related estate planning documents as needed
Why Join Us:
Kelleher + Holland, LLC is a growing, full-service law firm with offices in Illinois and Florida — voted an Illinois Best Place to Work, 2022–2026. We offer our attorneys:
A steady, substantial pipeline of corporate and transactional work
Flexibility and autonomy for seasoned practitioners
Incentive-based compensation based on performance
A collaborative, team-based culture that values leadership and personal growth
Access to resources across a wide range of practice areas and jurisdictions
Requirements
Qualifications:
Active license to practice law in Illinois; additional bar admissions a plus
10+ years of corporate/transactional experience preferred (minimum 7–10 years considered for the right candidate)
Some estate planning or business succession experience preferred; high-net-worth tax planning experience a plus
CPA, CFP, or AEP designation a significant plus
An established book of business is welcomed but not required — our pipeline of corporate and transactional work supports a full caseload from day one
Strong drafting, negotiation, and client-counseling skills
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