
Description
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you'll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
We have an incredible opportunity for a Corporate Associate with 3-6 years of broad range corporate transactions for our Chicago office.
Seyfarth's corporate attorneys possess the broad, in-depth experience necessary to serve a diverse client base, ranging from start-up ventures to middle-market companies to large multinational corporations. We provide clients with guidance on key decisions that determine long-term success. Since corporate matters frequently involve aspects of many legal disciplines, our corporate team regularly draws on the resources of Seyfarth's other practice areas such as employee benefits, executive compensation, intellectual property, labor and employment, real estate, environmental and bankruptcy. In this way, our clients receive full attention from dedicated, focused business attorneys.
THE DAY-TO-DAY:
As an associate in the Corporate Department, you'll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking matters in collaboration with senior attorneys.
YOU HAVE:
- 3-6 years of experience working on a broad range of corporate transactions, with a strong preference for experience in private company M&A transactions, commercial finance, corporate governance, joint venture transactions and commercial contracts.
- Experience conducting due diligence and preparation of diligence reports.
- Experience drafting purchase agreements, operating agreements and other transaction documents (including commercial contracts).
- Strong financial, analytical, drafting and negotiation skills and an ability to work independently, with a strong work ethic and entrepreneurial approach to corporate law.
- Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and verbal and written communication skills.
- Candidates must be admitted to the Illinois Bar or meet the requirements to waive in.
WHAT WE PROVIDE:
We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners.
We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine). We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups.
MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH:
With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers.
NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS:
At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position.
The salary range for this role is $260,000 to $350,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
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