This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more
information, please see:
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11884841 The Corporate Group
of Locke Lord is seeking an associate with 3-6 years of private company
mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, debt finance and general
corporate experience to join the Firm\'s Private Equity and Venture
Capital group in the Chicago office. Experience with private equity
transactions is preferred. The candidate must be admitted to the bar in
Illinois or preparing to obtain such admission in 2023 through
reciprocity with another state and have excellent academic credentials.
Essential Functions:
Candidates for Associate positions must be able to provide effective and
reliable legal services to clients and supervising attorneys.
Associates are routinely required to:
- Draft transaction agreements and documents with efficiency and
clarity;
- Negotiate deal terms alongside clients and supervising attorneys;
- Manage transaction closings and processes;
- Provide thorough factual and legal research and analysis;
- Competently and professionally communicate with clients and
supervising attorneys; and
- Work with and oversee more junior team members.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Creativity and flexibility to handle numerous types and structures
of transactions;
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines;
- Ability to work professionally and effectively with Clients,
Partners, Associate and Support Staff;
- Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team;
- Exceptional organization and project management skills; and
- A desire to grow the practice and engage with the Chicago business
community.
Requirements:
Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to
practice law and in good standing in Illinois.
At Locke Lord, diversity and inclusion is one of the Firm\'s five core
values and an integral part of its strategic plan. Locke Lord
understands that fostering an inclusive environment will result in
better decision-making, better outcomes for our clients and a firm where
our attorneys and team members can be successful and thrive. Locke Lord
is an equal opportunity employer.