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Corporate Associate

$285k - $305k

Optimum Results Staffing

Job Description

Job Description

I’m currently working with a well-established national law firm that is looking to add a mid-level Corporate / Securities Associate (5+ years) to its corporate practice in Chicago or New York.

The group handles a broad range of corporate matters including private securities offerings, corporate governance work, and general transactional matters, and they are looking for someone who enjoys working across a variety of corporate and finance-related transactions.

This role offers exposure to sophisticated clients, strong mentorship from experienced partners, and a collaborative deal team environment.

Highlights of the opportunity include:

• Work on private securities offerings and corporate transactional matters  

• Draft and negotiate agreements including shareholder agreements and related corporate documentation  

• Assist with capital raising transactions and investor-related matters  

• Participate in due diligence and transaction execution  

• Opportunity to work closely with partners on complex matters and supervise junior team members

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school  

• 5+ years of law firm experience in corporate, securities, or related transactional work  

• Experience with corporate governance, securities matters, or lending/finance transactions preferred  

• Strong drafting and analytical skills

Location: Chicago or New York (hybrid)  

Compensation: Base salary expected to be in the $285K – $305K range, plus bonus and full benefits.

If this is something you’d be open to learning more about, feel free to reply with your resume or let me know a convenient time to connect.

Best regards,  

Devon Small  

Chief Operations Officer  

Optimum Results Staffing

Vacancy posted 23 days ago
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