Capital Markets and Securities Associate

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a corporate associate to join the capital markets and securities practice in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will bring four to six years of experience in handling public and private debt and equity offerings, Exchange Act reporting, and advising on governance matters.

Duties: Work on public and private debt and equity offerings. Advise clients on SEC and stock exchange compliance. Manage public company disclosure obligations. Provide guidance on business and transactional matters.

Requirements: Four to six years of relevant experience at a large law firm. Admission to the New York or Illinois State Bar. Education Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications: Licensed to practice law in New York or Illinois. Skills Strong understanding of SEC and stock exchange regulations. Excellent communication and analytical skills. Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.

Benefits: Equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds."One of the nation’s oldest, largest and hottest Chicago law firms, with offices in several of the major cities in the U.S. as well as the world. It has one of the best litigation practice groups in the country. The firm is a full service firm, meaning that it has respectable intellectual property, employee benefits, energy, corporate, securities, finance and other practice groups. It has grown tremendously through mergers with other firms, and lateral hires. The firm hires from the best regional law schools, as well as the well know national schools. It is not a law school snob at all, but requires superior grades. Client contact is early, and associates are given as much responsibility as they can handle. But client service is paramount and associates are expected to produce top quality work. Just because you are well compensated, you are not necessarily required to work on weekends, but most lawyers bill well over 2000 hours per year. The work is demanding, but you can feel assured that you are in one of the post prestigious litigation law firms in the country. "This opportunity is being presented by BCG Attorney Search, a legal recruiting firm focused exclusively on placing attorneys in permanent positions with law firms. Since 2000, BCG Attorney Search has helped thousands of attorneys advance their careers at law firms ranging from specialized boutiques to major firms. Our recruiters combine direct relationships with law firms, detailed market research, and an extensive record of prior placements to identify where an attorney’s experience is most likely to be valued. We help attorneys understand their marketability, identify suitable firms, approach opportunities strategically and confidentially, prepare for interviews, and evaluate offers in light of their long-term career objectives. Our representation is confidential, and candidates never pay a fee for our services. Explore BCG’s thousands of successful placements here. BCG Attorney Search will confidentially review your application and will not forward your materials to the firm without first discussing the opportunity with you.

Job ID: 434848