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Position: Mid-level Commercial Litigation Associate
Company: Quarles & Brady LLP
Description: Quarles & Brady LLP is seeking a Mid-Level Associate with 2-4 years of practice experience to join the Commercial Litigation practice group in the Chicago office. Experience with financial services litigation and with researching and drafting legal memoranda, drafting and arguing motions, drafting and responding to discovery, handling document production and taking depositions is preferred. The candidate's experience in Chicago-area state and federal courts will also be considered. The successful candidate must have a strong academic record paired with the skills, enthusiasm and commitment to become a partner at this firm.
Contact: Qualified applicants should submit your cover letter, resume, law school transcript and a writing sample here.
Position: Mid or Senior Level Associate
Company: Quarles & Brady LLP
Location: Chicago, IL
Description: Quarles & Brady LLP is seeking a Mid or Senior Level Associate with 4-6 years of experience to join our Real Estate practice in our Chicago office. The associate should have broad real estate experience including drafting and negotiation of purchase and sale agreements, closing documents, loan commitments, loan documents, leases, lease amendments and other real estate transactional documents. The best fit will be someone who can take a lead role in transactions, by working directly with clients and by negotiating with opposing counsel, title companies and other parties to various real estate transactions. A working knowledge of joint venture documents (operating agreements, partnership agreements, etc.) would be a plus, but is not required. The candidate must have a strong academic record paired with the skills, enthusiasm and commitment to become a partner at this firm.
Contact: Applicants, please click here for more information
Position: Corporate/ Transactional Attorney
Company: Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Location: Chicago, IL
Description: Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a 450-plus, national law firm, is seeking an experienced corporate/transactional attorney to join our Chicago office. This is an exceptional opportunity for candidates seeking a high level of responsibility in a diverse and progressive law firm. We are looking for an attorney licensed in Illinois with between 2 and 5 years of experience in the areas of general corporate law, lending/commercial finance and other commercial transactions. Solid writing skills are essential. Candidates should have an interest in participating in business development efforts and must be committed to exceptional client service, with top quality work product. The Firm offers a competitive benefits package and opportunity for advancement.
Contact: Applicants please submit your cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample in confidence here. Only candidates contacted for an interview will receive a response. Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is an Affirmative Action EEO Employer.
Position: Patent Agent/ Patent Prosecution Attorney – Electrical Engineer or Computer Science
Company: Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
Location: Chicago, IL
Description: Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP is currently seeking an associate or patent agent with three to four years of experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications for its Patent Practice Group in the Chicago office. A technical background and degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a similar field is required; Advanced degree preferred. Candidates must be eligible to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Excellent academics as well as strong written and verbal communication skills are essential
Contact: Applications for this opening will only be accepted via online self-apply (no search firm submissions accepted via this link) here.
Position: Law Clerk - Part Time & Full Time
Company: The City of Chicago Department of Law
Location: Chicago, IL
Description: The City of Chicago's Department of Law is seeking licensed attorneys and/or 711-license eligible candidates for part-time and full-time law clerk positions in the Administrative Hearings Unit of the Collections, Ownership and Administrative Litigation (COAL) Division and the Revenue Litigation Division. Law Clerks assigned to the Administrative Hearings Unit are essential to its functioning and perform a wide range of tasks, from organizing and preparing administrative citation files for hearings to conducting the hearings themselves. Law Clerks are assigned to multiple court rooms and prosecute matters under the supervision of an attorney. These matters include violations cited by the Chicago Police Department, Department of Transportation, and other City departments, as well as appeals of gun registration denials, vehicle impoundments, dangerous animal determinations, and parade permit, public assembly, and athletic event denials. Law Clerks will also prosecute cases under the Employee Indebtedness Program and the False Statement Ordinance.
Law Clerks assigned to the Revenue Litigation Division can expect to draft petitions; attend court calls and administrative calls; interact with taxpayers and auditors regarding tax assessments; review discovery; engage in settlement negotiations; perform factual investigations; draft memoranda, briefs and settlement agreements; perform legal research; attend meetings; and perform other duties related to tax litigation and advising.
Contact: Applicants, for more information please click here.
Position: Assistant Corporation Counsel, Federal Civil Rights Litigation Division
Company: The City of Chicago Legal Department
Location: Chicago, IL
Description: The City of Chicago's Law Department is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel in the Federal Civil Rights Litigation Division. This Division defends City employees and the City of Chicago in federal civil rights lawsuits that allege police misconduct. These cases include, inter alia, allegations of false arrest, excessive force, illegal search and seizure, wrongful death and Monell. Division attorneys practice in federal court and have a sophisticated and complex practice, involving extensive motion practice, intensive fact and expert discovery, and trial practice. The Assistant Corporation Counsel will work under the general supervision of the Division Chiefs and Deputy and handle and litigate low exposure cases.
Contact: Applicans, for more information please click here.
Position: Deputy Corporation Counsel
Company: The City of Chicago Department of Law
Location: Chicago
Description: The City of Chicago's Law Department is seeking an attorney for the position of Deputy Corporation Counsel to manage and direct the attorneys in the Labor Division.
Contact: Please click here for the full job posting.
Position: Assistant Corporation Counsel
Company: The City of Chicago Department of Law
Location: Chicago, IL
Description: The City of Chicago's Law Department is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel in its Appeals Division. The Appeals Division handles all appellate matters for the City and appears in the Illinois Appellate Court, Illinois Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court. Attorneys in this Division are responsible for briefing and, with rare exceptions, arguing their own cases.
Contact: For additional information about the position and the application process please click here.
Position: Assistant Corporation Counsel, Litigation, Transactional or Prosecutions Divisions
Company: The City of Chicago Department of Law
Location: Chicago
Description: The City of Chicago Department of Law is hiring entry-level attorneys. Class of 2013 (December 2012-June 2013 graduates only are eligible to apply) for the positions of Assistant Corporation Counsel in its Litigation, Transactional or Prosecutions Divisions. Attorneys placed in one of the Litigation Divisions will handle litigation in the state court, federal court, and proceedings before administrative bodies. Attorneys placed in one of the Transactional Divisions will analyze transactions for compliance with the law, advise City department on legal compliance, review, draft and negotiate contracts and other agreements. Attorneys placed in one of the Prosecution Divisions will prosecute violations of Chicago's Municipal or Buildings Codes or Illinois Vehicle Code in Circuit Court or at the Department of Administrative Hearings.
Salary: $57,192.00
Contact: Additional information can be found in the postings here.
Applications must be submitted in accordance with the posting. No email applications will be accepted.
Position: Real Estate Associate
Company: SNR Denton
Location: Chicago
Description: The Chicago office of SNR Denton is seeking an associate with three to five years of experience in commercial real estate transactions, including real estate finance, acquisitions and dispositions and leasing. This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated "Band 1" Chamber's rated real estate practice and work in a dynamic, expanding, and team-oriented atmosphere while enjoying the benefits and resources of an international law firm. Excellent academic credentials and previous law firm experience are also required.
On November 28, 2012, the partners of SNR Denton voted to combine with international law firm Salans and Canadian law firm Fraser Milner Casgrain (FMC) to create Dentons—a new Top 10 international law firm with more than 2,500 lawyers and professionals in 79 locations in 52 countries—to provide clients a competitive edge in an increasingly complex, interconnected and competitive marketplace. The new firm will launch first quarter of 2013. For more information, visit dentonscombination.com.
Contact:Please e-mail cover letter, resume, transcript, and professional references to Nicole Morden, Legal Recruitment Administrator here.
Position:Real Estate Associate
Company: SNR Denton
Location: Chicago
Description: SNR Denton's Chicago office is seeking an associate with 2 years or less of legal experience with a strong demonstrated interest in real estate, transactional and/or finance work. Excellent academic credentials and a strong desire to work in a team-oriented collegial environment are required. SNR Denton is a top 20 client-focused international law firm serving clients in key business and financial centers from more than 60 locations worldwide. Our Chicago office is excited to add a talented, motivated and client-focused associate to our transactional team.
On November 28, 2012, the partners of SNR Denton voted to combine with international law firm Salans and Canadian law firm Fraser Milner Casgrain (FMC) to create Dentons—a new Top 10 international law firm with more than 2,500 lawyers and professionals in 79 locations in 52 countries—to provide clients a competitive edge in an increasingly complex, interconnected and competitive marketplace. The new firm will launch first quarter of 2013. For more information, visit dentonscombination.com.
Contact: Please e-mail cover letter, resume, transcript, and professional references to Nicole Morden, Legal Recruitment Administrator here.
Position: Employee Benefits And Executive Compensation Associate
Company: DLA Piper LLP (US)
Location: Chicago
Description: There is one position available for an associate with 2-3 years of employee benefits and executive compensation experience. Applicants should have law firm or other relevant experience drafting qualified retirement plan documents and welfare plan documents, and researching ERISA and tax issues affecting employee benefit plans. It is preferable (but not required) that applicants have familiarity with Title I of ERISA, executive compensation plans, IRC Section 409A, and the employee benefits aspects of transactions. Applicants must be licensed to practice in Illinois.
Contact: Please apply online, and contact Amanda Koenigsknecht, Legal Recruiting Manager, with any questions at amanda.koenigsknecht@dlapiper.com. DLA Piper LLP (US) is an affirmative action plan and equal opportunity employer. Applicants only - no third party solicitations.
Position: Corporate Associate
Company: DLA Piper LLP (US)
Location: Chicago
Description: The Corporate & Finance Group seeks a mid level corporate associate with 3 to 5 years of experience in M&A and private equity. Securities experience is a plus. Applicants must be licensed to practice in Illinois. Very strong academics and large law firm experience is highly preferred. Please apply online, and contact Amanda Koenigsknecht, Legal Recruiting Manager, with any questions at amanda.koenigsknecht@dlapiper.com.
Contact: Please apply online, and contact Amanda Koenigsknecht, Legal Recruiting Manager, with any questions at amanda.koenigsknecht@dlapiper.com. DLA Piper LLP (US) is an affirmative action plan and equal opportunity employer. Applicants only - no third party solicitations.
Position: Franchise Associate
Company: DLA Piper LLP (US)
Location: Chicago
Description: The Franchise Group in Chicago seeks an associate with 1 to 4 years of experience in franchise, licensing and general corporate or similar transactional matters. The ideal candidate must have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Very strong academics is highly preferred. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team of lawyers who work on a broad range of franchise transactions. Please apply online, and contact Amanda Koenigsknecht, Legal Recruiting Manager, with any questions at amanda.koenigsknecht@dlapiper.com.
Contact: Please apply online, and contact Amanda Koenigsknecht, Legal Recruiting Manager, with any questions at amanda.koenigsknecht@dlapiper.com. DLA Piper LLP (US) is an affirmative action plan and equal opportunity employer. Applicants only - no third party solicitations.
Position: Litigation Associates
Company: DLA Piper LLP (US)
Location: Chicago
Description: The Chicago office of DLA Piper is currently seeking two associates with 3 to 4 years experience in complex commercial litigation. We seek candidates with immediately transferable skills and strong academic backgrounds from nationally recognized law schools. Additional qualifications include excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Please apply online, and contact Amanda Koenigsknecht, Legal Recruiting Manager, with any questions at amanda.koenigsknecht@dlapiper.com.
Contact: Please apply online, and contact Amanda Koenigsknecht, Legal Recruiting Manager, with any questions at amanda.koenigsknecht@dlapiper.com. DLA Piper LLP (US) is an affirmative action plan and equal opportunity employer. Applicants only - no third party solicitations.
Position: Project Attorney - Dispute & Discovery Center
Company: McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Location: Chicago
Description: McDermott Will & Emery LLP is seeking temporary attorneys with one or more years of experience using electronic document review databases (i.e. Relativity, Concordance EED, Stratify, Attenex, and Introspect) in anticipation of future projects. Illinois bar admission required. McDermott Will & Emery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran).
Contact: Please include a list of software programs you have worked with on your resume. All candidates must apply online and submit the following documents:
• When applying online, please select “Discovery & Dispute” for the Department and “Project Attorney” for the position.
• Attachment 1: Cover Letter & Resume (include software applications)
• Attachment 2: Transcript
Applicants, please click on the following link: https://lawcruit.micronapps.com/lc_supp_app_frm.aspx?lawfirm=131&id=3
Position: Associate - Health Industry Advisory
Company: McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Location: Chicago
Description: Transactional attorney with 2-6 years experience representing private equity and health care industry clients in transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, affiliations and restructurings or comparable corporate/transactional experience with an interest in and willingness to learn and practice in McDermott's nationally-recognized health industry practice group. McDermott Will & Emery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran).
Contact: Applicants, for more information please click here.
Position: Associate Attorney
Company: Baker & McKenzie LLP
Location: Currently at 130 E. Randolph St. As of January 13, 2012: 300 E. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60601
Description: Attorney with 3 - 6 yrs. M&A experience to include share deals, asset deals, drafting, negotiation and diligence. Work will consist of both inbound and outbound transactions, as well as multi-jurisdictional transactions involving a large number of foreign jurisdictions. The attorney should preferably have international M&A experience and the ability to work with local counsel and clients around the world. Should feel comfortable working in large teams and managing components of a transaction independently. The attorney needs to be service focused, take initiative and assume accountability. Excellent academic credentials required. Prefer large law firm experience.
Contact: Eleonora Nikol, Recruitment Coordinator - eleonora.nikol@bakermckenzie.com
Position: Commercial Finance Associate
Company: Goldberg Kohn
Location: Chicago, IL
Description: Our Commercial Finance practice is nationally recognized and handles hundreds of significant loan transactions annually, aggregating billions of dollars, including scores of international lending transactions. We are seeking an experienced junior associate with 2-3 years experience.
We have gained the trust of the largest and most active institutional lenders in the country and have become lender's counsel of choice for numerous national equity sponsors. We regularly represent banks, commercial finance companies and other institutional lenders in structuring and documenting asset-based and cash-flow loan transactions, including working capital facilities, leveraged acquisitions, mezzanine loans, retail financing, vendor financing, loan reconstructurings, purchase order financing, equipment leasing, debtor-in-possession financing and the equity aspects of loan transactions. During the past 10 years, we have represented our clients in Europe, Asia, and South and Central America, ranging from taking foreign collateral or guaranties to financing cross-border acquisitions involving funding in multiple currencies. We require a law degree from a top 20 law school and some experience in lending (preferably at a large law firm). We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a collegial and professional environment, intellectually challenging work, and the opportunity to work with wonderful people.
Contact: Please submit your resume, transcript and deal sheet using Goldberg Kohn's online application system which can be found on our website here under the Career Section.
Position: Employee Benefits - Staff Attorney
Company: Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Location: Chicago IL
Description: Seyfarth Shaw LLP seeks a full-time staff attorney with 2 or more years of experience to join our Employee Benefits department in the Chicago office. Candidates should have experience with qualified plans and health & welfare plans. Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and verbal and written communication skills required. EOE M/F/D/V. At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applicants submitted through search firms. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position.
Contact: To apply, follow the link
Position: Environmental/OSHA Associate
Company: Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Location:Chicago, IL
Description: Seyfarth Shaw LLP is seeking an associate for its Environmental, Safety and Toxic Torts Practice in the Chicago office. Candidates should have two to three years of increasingly responsible experience in Environmental, Safety and Health law. Experience in OSHA enforcement and litigation, as well as, OSHA compliance strongly preferred. Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and verbal and written communication skills required. Litigation experience, including depositions, discovery and motion practice, is highly preferred. EOE M/F/D/V.
Contact: To apply for this position please click here.
Position: Labor & Employment Staff Attorneys
Company: Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Location: Chicago, IL
Description: Seyfarth Shaw LLP, a national law firm, seeks part-time staff attorneys to join its Labor & Employment department in the Chicago office. Successful candidates will have 3 or more years of increasingly responsible experience in employment, commercial or insurance litigation. Candidates should have familiarity with federal court practice or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") and possibly other federal, state and local government administrative agencies. Candidates should have extensive writing experience and the ability to handle a practice that includes, file review, preparing case analysis memoranda, position statements, pleadings, participating in interviews and fact-finding conferences, attending routine court hearings, attending mediation or conciliation meetings, and negotiating settlement agreements. Seyfarth is a national law firm. Part-time staff attorney are offered a flexible work arrangement within a sophisticated and rapidly growing practice area. EOE M/F/D/V.
Contact: To apply for this position, please click here.
Position: Corporate Associate
Company: Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Location: Chicago, IL
Description: The Chicago office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP is seeking a Corporate associate with 4-6 years of general corporate experience in areas of practice including: mergers & acquisitions, commercial contracts and transactional work (healthcare and/or technology experience a plus) . Outstanding academic credentials and prior law firm experience are required. Candidate must be admitted to the Illinois Bar. We offer a collegial environment and an excellent opportunity to continue to develop strong skills and grow with a national law firm. EOE M/F/D/V.
Contact: To apply for this position, please click here.
Position: Staff Attorney - Real Estate Group in the Corporate Finance Department
Company: Chapman and Cutler LLP
Location: Chicago, IL
Description: Chapman and Cutler LLP is seeking to hire a Staff Attorney to join the Real Estate group in the Corporate Finance Department in the Chicago office. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of real estate-related legal experience as well as familiarity and/or experience with the following:
-drafting and negotiating mortgages and other common real estate documents
-reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial leases
-real estate closings
-working knowledge of environmental issues in real estate transactions
The ideal candidate will be well-versed in the above issues as they relate to the perspectives of banks and institutional investors as well as developers, landlords, credit tenants, and real estate investors. Candidates must be admitted to and members in good standing of the Illinois bar. The ability to simultaneously handle multiple transactions is essential. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, analytical and writing skills as well as solid academic credentials.
Contact: To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume here. All applicants will be considered; however, the hiring decision will be made based on qualifications for the position. Chapman and Cutler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/SO.
Position: Technology Counsel/ Senior Counsel
Company: McDonald's Corporation
Location: Oakbrook, IL
Description: McDonald's seeks attorney with 4-8+ years experience with in-house experience and experience in global and/or franchised organization preferred to provide legal counsel to its IT clients on a broad range of technology initiatives and transactions. Required legal skills include but are not limited to significant commercial contracts experience including reviewing, drafting, negotiating and advising on sophisticated and complex contracts. Required legal skills include but are not limited to: reviewing, drafting, negotiating and advising on sophisticated and complex contracts; inbound,outbound licensing agreements, public private cloud computing (Saas, Paas) agreements, SLA agreements and software development agreements.
Contact: Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply here.
Position: Real Estate Attorney, Asset Management
Company: McDonald's Corporation
Location: Oakbrook, IL
Description: The Asset Management Legal Team has an immediate opening for a real estate attorney. This person will be expected to provide advice and counsel to regional and department management and other clients on real estate matters relating to McDonald’s existing leases and leased locations within the United States.This work includes negotiation of new ground leases, amendments to existing leases, exercise of lease options, exercise of rights of first refusal and purchase options, and negotiation of purchase contracts. Other areas of responsibility include, among other things: assessing legal risks and opportunities within the area of real estate law and advising clients accordingly; supervising paralegal work; advising on construction issues related to rebuilding existing McDonald's restaurants; assisting in the development of policies and procedures; supervising outside counsel and handling legal matters or projects ranging from simple to complex. This position will also participate on cross-functional teams, introduce new and creative problem solving approaches and serve as a center of excellence for a discreet function within the real estate practice area. A J.D. degree and a license to practice law are required. A minimum of five to seven years of technical experience in the commercial real estate area is preferred. Other desired skills/qualities include:-excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills.
Contact: For additional information, please click here.
Position: Tort Attorney
Company: McDonald's Corporation
Location: Oakbrook, IL
Description: McDonald's Corporation seeks a highly motivated and energetic lawyer to join its Tort Litigation Practice Group. The Tort Litigation Practice Group (“TLPG”)—the practice group responsible for the effective handling of customer claims and litigation involving the McDonald’s System throughout the United States.Exercise sound judgment and work effectively under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, high volume team environment.Provide direction and oversight to outside defense counsel on matters related to the defense of personal injury matters brought against McDonald's Corporation.Review pleadings and discovery prepared by outside defense counsel.Understand issues related to insurance coverage.Work closely with insurance providers and defense counsel in developing strategy on litigated matters.Ability to provide liability analysis for a variety of claims and litigated matters.Ability to effectively communicate and interact with clients at all levels of the organization, including senior management.A J.D. degree and a license to practice law are required.The position requires between five to seven years of litigation experience.Strong litigation background, particularly in personal injury and other tort litigation, both in law firm and in-house environments. Ability to manage and evaluate a high volume of sensitive litigation matters. Knowledge of and experience in products and premises liability defense and general tort law is a must.Ability to handle crisis situations involving threats to the brand and company.Knowledge of the insurance industry and claims handling policies and practices.Trial experience is a plus. First chair trial experience preferred.
Contact: For additional information, please click here here.
Position: Marketing and Intellectual Property Attorney
Company: McDonald’s Corporation
Location: Oakbrook, Illinois
Description: McDonald's seeks a highly motivated and effective lawyer to join its Marketing & Intellectual Property Practice Group in its worldwide headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois. This position requires in-depth knowledge of advertising and intellectual property law. Responsibilities include counseling clients on trademark, copyright, patent, trade secret and rights of publicity and privacy matters; providing legal advice on complex sweepstakes and contests, including drafting rules, reviewing advertising and providing strategic; and being an advice Partner to publicrelations/communications teams on press releases and consumer communications. Position requires 3-7 years of experience in-house or in private practice.
Contact: Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply here.
Position: Senior Attorney Sustainability
Company: McDonald’s Corporation
Location: Oakbrook, Illinois
Description: McDonald's seeks a highly motivated and effective lawyer to join its Corporate Legal Practice Group in its worldwide headquarters in Oak Brook, llinois to serve as primary legal counsel to McDonald’s global Sustainability Department; and as liaison to existing subject matter experts within the Legal Department. A background in sustainability & ESG regulation and reporting, as well as corporate governance is preferred. Experience in the following specific areas of sustainability is preferred: nutrition and well being, sustainable supply chain, environmental responsibility, employment matters and community involvement. Position requires JD with 8+ years of legal experience and corporate in-house experience within a global, publicly traded company is
preferred. Large law firm experience is a plus.
Contact: Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply here.
Position: Various Positions
Company: Illinois Attorney General's Office
Location: Chicago and Springfield, IL
Description: The Illinois Attorney General's office has openings for attorneys in the Charitable Trust Bureau in Chicago, the Civil Rights Bureau in Chicago and the General Law Bureau in Springfield.
Contact: Follow the link for additional information on these positions here