Corporate Transactions & Capital Markets Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition•Chicago, IL

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

A leading international law firm is seeking a Corporate Transactions & Capital Markets Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing public and private companies, private equity sponsors, investment banks, and other market participants in sophisticated corporate transactions and capital markets matters.

Requirements

3–6 years of corporate transactional and/or capital markets experience
Experience with capital markets transactions, mergers & acquisitions, securities offerings, and general corporate matters
Experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, underwriting agreements, registration statements, disclosure documents, and other transaction documents
Experience with public company reporting, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and other SEC filings
Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to manage transactions and work directly with clients
Excellent academic credentials
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Nice To Haves

Experience representing issuers, underwriters, private equity sponsors, or public companies preferred
Experience advising clients on public and private securities offerings, SEC reporting obligations, and corporate governance matters

Responsibilities

Representing public and private companies, private equity sponsors, investment banks, and other market participants in sophisticated corporate transactions and capital markets matters.
Managing transactions and working directly with clients.