Chicago | Hybrid

ESOP Transactions & Services Associate Attorney

AmLaw 100 Opportunity

Compensation

$235,000 – $375,000+

A highly respected national law firm is seeking an ESOP Transactions & Services Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing companies, trustees, lenders, and ESOP-owned businesses in sophisticated employee stock ownership plan transactions and related corporate matters.

Ideal Background

• 3+ years of experience with ESOP transactions, employee benefits, executive compensation, tax, corporate, or finance matters gained at a sophisticated law firm

• Experience advising clients on Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and related transactional matters

• Experience with ESOP formations, acquisitions, recapitalizations, financing transactions, and ownership transitions

• Experience drafting and negotiating transactional documents, corporate agreements, financing documents, and related legal documentation

• Experience advising clients regarding ERISA, Internal Revenue Code, corporate governance, and fiduciary matters is preferred

• Experience representing companies, trustees, lenders, or shareholders in sophisticated transactions is a plus

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions while maintaining significant client interaction

• Excellent academic credentials

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

• Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

✅ Nationally recognized ESOP and corporate transactions practice

✅ Exposure to sophisticated ownership transition and financing transactions

✅ Significant client interaction and responsibility

✅ Opportunity to advise companies, trustees, and business owners on complex ESOP matters

✅ Strong mentorship and professional development

✅ Collaborative AmLaw 100 environment

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