• Position Locations: Chicago
• Salary: $385,000 - $460,000
• Schedule: 3/2 Hybrid
• Admits: ILLINOIS
• Practice Area: CORPORATE
• Specialties: CAPITAL MARKETS, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, IPO, SECURITIES

Firm Description:
Our client is a fast-growing, full-service law firm with offices in Chicago and Milwaukee. With a foundation built by partners from top-tier international firms, our client offers sophisticated legal services across a broad range of corporate and litigation matters. The firm represents a diverse and engaging client base, including private equity firms, founders, startups, venture capital investors, family offices, and public companies.

Position Description:
Our client is seeking a senior securities and capital markets attorney to help lead a well‑established public company practice. This position is designed for an experienced lawyer who can manage sophisticated matters, serve as a trusted advisor to executives and boards, and gradually assume leadership of the securities practice as part of long‑term succession planning.

Role Highlights

• Opportunity to transition into practice leadership within the next several years
• Direct advisory work with public‑company executives, boards, and committees
• High‑impact role supporting a strong, diverse client portfolio
• Collaborative team environment with room to shape strategic growth

Core Experience

• ’34 Act reporting (10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, proxy statements, Section 13/16 filings)
• Public‑company governance, compliance, insider trading policies, and stock‑exchange requirements
• Public‑company M&A, including proxy/registration statements and tender‑offer disclosures
• Private‑company capitalization and pre‑IPO preparedness
• Public and private offerings (IPOs, follow‑ons, ATMs, PIPEs, registered directs, Reg S/Rule 144A)
• Oversight of diligence, comfort procedures, blue‑sky/FINRA matters, and closing processes

What We’re Looking For

• 6–12 years of securities and capital markets experience
• Background in a sophisticated corporate or securities practice
• Strong leadership capabilities and interest in mentoring and managing teams
• Ability to work directly with executives and boards on complex issues
• Business‑development mindset; portable book is welcome but not required
• Active law license in Illinois or another U.S. jurisdiction (Illinois preferred or ability to waive in)

Location & Work Arrangement

• Chicago preferred; open to candidates in other locations
• Hybrid scheduling available
• Occasional travel for client meetings and business development

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