Corporate Partner / Corporate Senior Counsel

HANDLER LAW LLP • Chicago, IL

1h • $200,000 - $600,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Handler Law, LLP is an internationally recognized law firm based in downtown Chicago. The firm focuses on business and 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. The firm is seeking a highly motivated Partner or Senior Level Attorney with 10+ years of experience in business transactions, corporate governance and compliance, private equity, securities offerings, and mergers and acquisitions.

This primarily office-based role involves negotiating and drafting business agreements, closing private equity and venture capital investment transactions, preparing private placement offerings, and organizing companies. Minimal travel may be required for court visits or client meetings. The position reports to the Partners. Compensation is $200,000–$600,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications, with a discretionary annual bonus. The firm also offers generous benefits, annual social events, and an employee lounge with refreshments. Handler Law, LLP is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD).
• 10+ years of experience in business transactions, corporate governance and compliance, private equity, securities offerings, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and the ability to work and solve problems independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of professionalism and ability to exercise discretion and tact.
• Ability to manage numerous projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities positively and promptly while producing high-quality work.

Nice To Haves

• Additional business, financial, or tax qualifications, such as an LL.M., CFP, CPA, MBA, or MST.
• Law Review or Business Law Journal experience.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft business agreements.
• Close private equity and venture capital investment transactions.
• Draft private placement offerings for small businesses and investment funds.
• Organize companies, including limited liability companies and corporations, and draft their organizational documents.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper records and produce work product in a timely manner.
• Manage numerous projects in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Generous benefits.
• Annual firm social events, including a Holiday Season Dinner, Tax Party, periodic conferences, and client receptions.
• Employee lounge with coffee, tea, soft drinks, and snack food.

What This Job Offers

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