Chicago | Hybrid

Corporate & Securities Associate Attorney

AmLaw 50 Opportunity

Compensation

$310,000 – $420,000+

A premier AmLaw 50 firm is seeking a Corporate & Securities Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing emerging growth companies, mature businesses, private equity sponsors, investors, and public and private companies in sophisticated corporate transactions, securities matters, and strategic business counseling.

Ideal Background

• 4–7 years of sophisticated corporate transactional experience gained at a national or international law firm

• Experience representing public and private companies, founders, investors, and private equity sponsors across a broad range of industries

• Experience handling mergers and acquisitions, strategic transactions, venture financings, growth equity investments, and other corporate finance transactions

• Experience advising clients on general corporate matters, including entity governance, board matters, corporate structuring, and day-to-day business counseling

• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, strategic partnership agreements, investment documents, purchase agreements, stockholder agreements, and other complex corporate contracts

• Experience with capital raising transactions, securities law matters, and corporate governance is preferred

• Ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary deal teams

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client counseling skills

• Excellent academic credentials

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

• Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

✅ Elite Corporate & Securities practice

✅ Sophisticated M&A, financings, and strategic corporate transactions

✅ Opportunity to advise innovative companies throughout every stage of the business lifecycle

✅ Significant client interaction and early responsibility

✅ Strong mentorship, professional development, and partnership-track opportunities

✅ Collaborative AmLaw 50 environment with market-leading compensation and benefits

Interested?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.

I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries are always welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

[email protected]
(216) 710-5174