Corporate Attorney

Job Description Hart David Carson LLP is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective, and strong Chicago roots. Our clients look to us to bring a distinctively high degree of quality, intensity, and creativity to resolve legal challenges effectively and cost efficiently. We believe in hiring talented and dedicated individuals as members of our administrative community. We draw on the strength of our culture and structure to deliver the best of our firm to our lawyers and clients through true collaboration. The firm seeks a full-time Corporate Staff Attorney to become an integral member of our highly ranked Corporate team. The ideal candidate will manage transactions and be capable of independent responsibility for major documentation. Moreover, the position requires experience in capital markets transactions, general corporate law, and complex mergers and acquisitions. In this environment, an entrepreneurial approach, a strong sense of ownership and the ability to work in an independent manner among a group of high performing professionals is a requirement. This position offers excellent growth opportunities for experienced professionals interested in advising premier corporations, financial institutions, and private equity clients. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Taking a thoughtful and analytical approach with a high attention to detail to: Drafting, reviewing and revising various transactional documents (including purchase/sale agreements, operating agreements, stock/share-related transactions, etc.) Assisting on due diligence projects for M&A and private equity transactions Identifying and relaying issues to senior attorneys for resolution Engaging in a collaborative and enthusiastic manner to: Communicate and interact with clients, partners, counsel, associates and staff Develop practice area expertise, assist with knowledge management and business development efforts and participate in training sessions Requirements: J.D. from an accredited law school and a member in good standing of the Illinois State Bar Three year’s work experience in a corporate law environment Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills Energetic and enthusiastic about knowledge of transactional/corporate work Team-oriented mindset as well as the ability to take ownership of and complete tasks without direct supervision Interpersonal skills enabling successful and professional communication Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and meet deadlines Available to work overtime on nights and weekends Hart David Carson LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin or any other legally protected category in accordance with U.S. law. #J-18808-Ljbffr HART DAVID CARSON LLP