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Climate First Bank

Director of ESOP Lending

OR · On-site +1

$124K - $170K/yr

Build referral relationships with ESOP advisors, attorneys, trustees, valuation firms, investment bankers, and other industry partners. * Develop a national ESOP pipeline through networking, thought ...

Climate First Bank

Director of ESOP Lending

Build referral relationships with ESOP advisors, attorneys, trustees, valuation firms, investment bankers, and other industry partners. * Develop a national ESOP pipeline through networking, thought ...

BDO

Staff Attorney, Transactional

Chicago, IL · On-site

The Staff Attorney will play an important role in supporting the Firm's day-to-day transactional ... We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm's success through ...

BDO USA

Staff Attorney, Transactional

Chicago, IL · On-site

The Staff Attorney will play an important role in supporting the Firm's day-to-day transactional ... We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm's success through ...

Corgan

Corporate Attorney

Dallas, TX

The Attorney will represent Corgan's culture, philosophy, and brand by assisting others in a client ... ESOP administration. * Entity formation and maintenance, both domestic and international.

Corgan

Corporate Attorney

Dallas, TX · On-site

The Attorney will represent Corgan's culture, philosophy, and brand by assisting others in a client ... ESOP administration. * Entity formation and maintenance, both domestic and international.

Corgan

Corporate Attorney

Dallas, TX · On-site

The Attorney will represent Corgan's culture, philosophy, and brand by assisting others in a client ... ESOP administration. * Entity formation and maintenance, both domestic and international.

Corgan

Corporate Attorney

Dallas, TX

The Attorney will represent Corgan's culture, philosophy, and brand by assisting others in a client ... ESOP administration. * Entity formation and maintenance, both domestic and international.

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ESOP Transactions & Services Associate Attorney

Chicago, IL • On-site

Aligned Talent Acquisition
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$235K - $375K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Chicago | Hybrid

ESOP Transactions & Services Associate AttorneyAmLaw 100 OpportunityCompensation

$235,000 – $375,000+

A highly respected national law firm is seeking an ESOP Transactions & Services Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing companies, trustees, lenders, and ESOP-owned businesses in sophisticated employee stock ownership plan transactions and related corporate matters.

Ideal Background

• 3+ years of experience with ESOP transactions, employee benefits, executive compensation, tax, corporate, or finance matters gained at a sophisticated law firm

• Experience advising clients on Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and related transactional matters

• Experience with ESOP formations, acquisitions, recapitalizations, financing transactions, and ownership transitions

• Experience drafting and negotiating transactional documents, corporate agreements, financing documents, and related legal documentation

• Experience advising clients regarding ERISA, Internal Revenue Code, corporate governance, and fiduciary matters is preferred

• Experience representing companies, trustees, lenders, or shareholders in sophisticated transactions is a plus

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions while maintaining significant client interaction

• Excellent academic credentials

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

• Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

Nationally recognized ESOP and corporate transactions practice

Exposure to sophisticated ownership transition and financing transactions

Significant client interaction and responsibility

Opportunity to advise companies, trustees, and business owners on complex ESOP matters

Strong mentorship and professional development

Collaborative AmLaw 100 environment

Interested?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.

I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries are always welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com
(216) 710-5174