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Corporate Associate

Gould & Ratner LLP

Chicago, illinois


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Full Job Description

Gould & Ratner LLP is seeking an experienced Associate to join its Corporate Practice. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience with transactional and corporate governance matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate structure (formation and reorganization), corporate contracts (operating agreements, license agreements, service contacts, 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 transaction agreements and documents with efficiency and clarity, negotiating deal terms, managing transaction closings and processes and providing thorough factual and legal research and analysis.

·         5-8 years of experience practicing corporate transactional law, including drafting purchase and sale agreements, service level contracts, disclosure schedules, operating agreements and other general corporate/transaction type work.

·         Experience drafting and reviewing compliance loan agreements, security agreements and other financing documents is a plus.

·         Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. The ideal candidate has the ability to work as part of a team while also having the confidence and demeanor to assume individual responsibility for matters involving direct client interaction. This attorney will serve as business advisor to clients, guiding them in a full range of legal matters throughout their life cycle.

·         Candidates must be 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).

Benefits

·         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.

·         Pre-tax commuter benefits and wellness programs (e.g., in-office gym and massages; 24/7 tele-medicine).

·         Hybrid in-office/remote role.

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