Senior Corporate Associate

Gould & Ratner LLP • Chicago, IL

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Gould & Ratner LLP is seeking a senior level Associate to join its Corporate Practice with a strong focus on mergers and acquisitions. The ideal candidate will have at least six years of experience advising on complex M&A transactions (both buy-side and sell-side), as well as additional experience in one or more of the following areas: transactional and corporate governance matters, corporate structure (formation and reorganization), corporate contracts (operating agreements, license agreements, employment/compensation agreements, service contracts, buy/sell agreements, distribution agreements etc.), joint ventures, divestitures, corporate finance transactions, including secured and unsecured lending transactions (negotiating loan and security agreements, syndicated credit facilities and familiarity with UCC/securities law compliance). Candidates can look forward to a practice that will include handling all aspects of complex transactions for sophisticated clients of all sizes and across industries. This attorney will gain direct client interaction, business development experience and significant responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is highly motivated and seeking a positive career trajectory. More information and highlights about our Corporate Practice can be found here - https://www.gouldratner.com/service-area/corporate

Requirements

• Experience drafting transactional agreements and documents with efficiency and clarity.
• Experience negotiating deal terms.
• Experience managing transaction closings and processes.
• Ability to manage transactions from inception to closing while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and client representatives.
• Familiarity and substantial experience with complex M&A transactions, including mergers, acquisitions (both equity and asset deals), purchase and sale agreements, and joint ventures.
• 6-9 years of experience practicing corporate transactional law, including drafting and negotiating service level contracts, disclosure schedules, operating agreements and other general corporate/transaction type work.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Confidence and demeanor to assume individual responsibility for matters involving direct client interaction.
• Currently licensed in Illinois or Colorado, or licensed in another state with a UBE score that qualifies in Illinois or Colorado for comity, be eligible to waive in, or be willing to sit for an upcoming IL or CO bar exam (open to relocation candidates that meet these requirements).

Nice To Haves

• Additional experience in one or more of the following areas: transactional and corporate governance matters, corporate structure (formation and reorganization), corporate contracts (operating agreements, license agreements, employment/compensation agreements, service contracts, buy/sell agreements, distribution agreements etc.), joint ventures, divestitures, corporate finance transactions, including secured and unsecured lending transactions (negotiating loan and security agreements, syndicated credit facilities and familiarity with UCC/securities law compliance).
• Experience drafting and reviewing compliance loan agreements, security agreements and other financing documents is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handling all aspects of complex transactions for sophisticated clients of all sizes and across industries.
• Gaining direct client interaction.
• Gaining business development experience.
• Taking on significant responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters.
• Serving as a business advisor to clients, guiding them in a full range of legal matters throughout their life cycle.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package and competitive salary
• Emphasis on professional & business development.
• Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment.
• Healthcare (medical, vision, dental), life and long-term disability insurance.
• Competitive compensation, benefits package including 401k and profit sharing.
• Paid primary and secondary caregiver leave.
• Generous vacation, personal, & sick time allowance.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits and wellness programs (e.g., in-office gym and massages; 24/7 tele-medicine).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed