Corporate Associate

Handler Law, LLP • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Handler Law, LLP is an internationally recognized firm based in downtown Chicago that focuses on Business & Corporate Law; Private Client Trusts & Estates and Taxation; Philanthropy Law and Tax-Exempt Organizations; serving primarily affluent families, family offices, privately held companies and sports entertainment. We are seeking an associate with 3-5 years of substantive experience in business transactions, corporate governance and compliance, private equity, securities offerings and mergers and acquisitions. Candidates should possess superior communication, drafting, writing and research skills, and excellent analytical and critical-thinking skills.

Requirements

• JD
• 3-5+ years’ business, financial or tax qualifications (LL.M., CFP, CPA, MBA, MST)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Detail oriented with exceptional organization
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a positive and timely manner while producing a high-quality work product

Nice To Haves

• Law Review or Business Law Journal experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Negotiating and drafting business agreements
• Closing private equity and venture capital investment transactions
• Drafting private placement offerings for small businesses and investment funds
• Organizing companies, including limited liability companies and corporations and drafting all organizational documents

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous benefits
• Annual firm social events (Holiday Season Dinner, Tax Party and Periodic conferences & Client Receptions)
• Employee Lounge with coffee, tea, soft drinks and snack food

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree