Description We are offering a unique opportunity for an Attorney/Lawyer in Chicago, Illinois. The role focuses on corporate and contract law, requiring expertise in corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, credit agreements, and regulatory reporting. The successful candidate will be instrumental in establishing new processes for subsidiaries and regulatory reporting, and will play a key role in the management of corporate entities and commercial agreements.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage corporate and contract law matters, contributing significantly to the company's legal strategy.

• Draft, revise, and finalize various corporate agreements, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

• Handle corporate filings, legal entity, and tax issues promptly and efficiently.

• Work on mergers and acquisitions, providing legal advice and ensuring all transactions are legally sound.

• Manage corporate governance matters, focusing primarily on domestic and international regulations.

• Oversee credit agreements, ensuring all agreements adhere to legal standards and best practices.

• Establish new processes for creating subsidiaries and regulatory reporting, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of corporate operations.

• Perform fiduciary duties and board-related responsibilities, providing legal guidance as necessary.

• Maintain current knowledge of Corporate & Commercial, Corporate Entities, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Corporate Legal, Commercial Agreements, Credit Agreement, Regulatory Reporting, Mergers & Acquisitions (M& A) trends, and developments.

• Collaborate with various departments to ensure all legal matters are addressed appropriately and effectively. Requirements • Applicant must have a J.D. from an accredited law school.

• Must be admitted to practice law in the jurisdiction of the role.

• Demonstrable experience in Corporate & Commercial law is required.

• Knowledge and understanding of Corporate Entities and Corporate Governance is essential.

• Must have a strong background in Corporate Law and Corporate Legal matters.

• Experience drafting and negotiating Commercial Agreements is necessary.

• Knowledge of Credit Agreement terms and conditions is required.

• Must have experience in Regulatory Reporting and compliance.

• Prior experience in Mergers & Acquisitions (M& A) is a plus.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• High level of professional integrity and ethics required.

• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in legal research tools and Microsoft Office Suite.

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