Job Descriptions - Chicago
Commercial Litigation Attorney
We are seeking a highly qualified mid-level/senior-level associate to work out of our Chicago office. The candidate will have 3 - 8 years (classes 2018 - 2023) of strong complex commercial litigation experience, including taking and defending depositions, researching, drafting pleadings, managing e-discovery, and handling large-scale document productions. Experience with civil/criminal antitrust, class action, product liability, securities, environmental, corporate governance litigation, or internal investigations is also helpful but not required. Judicial clerkship is a plus. U.S. Federal Court experience is required. Superior academic credentials, excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required. Illinois State Bar is required.
Mergers and Acquisitions Attorneys
We are seeking highly qualified M&A associates to work in our Chicago office. The M&A associates will have 3 - 8 years (classes 2018 - 2023) of experience working on complex public and private company mergers and acquisitions and drafting definitive transaction agreements, as well as managing all other aspects of a strategic transaction. Experience with either private equity, joint ventures, venture capital, capital markets, corporate governance, or securities law compliance matters will be considered a plus. All candidates should have industry knowledge in the financial, industrial, energy, technology, and/or life sciences sectors. Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement, Am Law 100 firm experience, and superb writing and communication skills. Illinois State Bar is required.
Corporate Finance Attorney
We are seeking a mid-level/senior-level Corporate Finance Associate to join our Corporate Finance Practice Group at our Chicago office. Our ideal candidate will have 3 - 8 years (classes 2018 - 2023) of extensive finance transaction experience with a primary focus on leveraged finance and structured finance experience at an Am Law 100 firm. Specific experience to include representation of lenders and/or borrowers in connection with single-lender and syndicated credit facilities, securitization transactions, venture lending transactions, asset-based lending, leveraged buyouts, corporate recapitalizations, and reorganizations. Ideal candidates will have borrower-side and/or private equity experience. Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement, solid law firm experience, and well-developed problem-solving, writing, and communication skills. Illinois State Bar is required.
Private Funds Attorney
Our Private Equity Group is seeking to hire a mid-level to senior-level associate to join our Chicago office. The ideal candidate will have 3 - 8 years (classes 2018 - 2023) of experience representing closed-end private investment fund managers, which may include private equity, venture capital, or funds-of-funds. Experience with fund formation, offering and closing processes for private funds, and private equity transactions is a plus. The associate must have the ability to draft and negotiate Private Placement Memorandums (PPMs), partnership agreements, investment management agreements, and subscription agreements; negotiate assignment and assumption agreements; perform investor-side fund reviews and negotiate side letters. Working knowledge of the Securities Act and Investment Advisers Act is also a plus. Superior academic credentials and excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are required. Illinois State Bar is required.
Health Care Regulatory Attorney
Seeking a Health Care Regulatory Associate to work in our Chicago office. The ideal candidate will have 3 - 8 years (classes 2018 - 2023) of experience in health care and life science (HCLS) law. A substantive background and significant experience in handling legal issues pertaining to the HCLS industry, including compliance and regulatory advice, e.g. (HIPAA, (PPSA) Physician Payments Sunshine Act, GDPR, or other privacy laws and regulations), fraud and abuse (e.g., federal anti-kickback, Stark and CMP provisions); Medicare accountable care organizations (ACOs) and other payment alignment systems, Medicare enrollment, billing, and reimbursement; transactional support for healthcare M&A, joint ventures, public offerings deals, and healthcare contracting, clinical research, and/or internal investigations, is preferred. Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) certification is a plus. Superior academic credentials and excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are required. Illinois State Bar is required.
Securities Regulatory Attorney
We are seeking a qualified Securities Regulatory Associate with experience in transactional and regulatory law to work in our Chicago office. The associate will have 3 - 8 years (classes 2018 - 2023) of experience working on securities law regulatory matters, including drafting opinions and related documents, contracts, offering documents and regulatory disclosures, and filings, Sarbanes Oxley Act, and Dodd-Frank Act regulatory and compliance matters. SEC experience is required. We prefer that the mid-level associate has experience in one or more of the following: capital markets transactions, general corporate law, or mergers and acquisitions. Experience with corporate governance matters, including Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) issues and shareholder activism (Hostile-Contested Situations Defense) are required. Qualified candidates will have stellar academic credentials, Am Law 100 firm experience, superb judgment and communication skills, a commitment to excellence, and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Illinois State Bar is required.
Corporate Tax Attorney
We have an immediate opening in our Chicago office for a mid-level/senior-level associate with 3 - 8 years (classes 2018 - 2023) of tax experience to join our national practice, which encompasses all areas of federal, state, and international tax law for technology, life sciences, energy, and growth enterprises at all stages of development. Preferred candidates will have mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and corporate finance experience, and will also assist clients with equity financings, technology transfers, complex licensing and collaboration arrangements, and both domestic and international tax planning. LL.M. in Taxation is a plus. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a great work ethic and excel in a fast-paced environment. Superior academic credentials, excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required. U.S. Tax Court Bar is a plus. Illinois State Bar is required.
Employment Litigation Attorney
We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated associate to work out of our Chicago office. The mid-level/senior-level candidate will have 3 - 8 years (classes 2018 - 2023) of employment law litigation and counseling. Employment litigation experience will include wage and hour class-action lawsuits, EEO, whistle-blower, and/or trade secrets/restrictive covenant litigation, and employment and compliance counseling experience. Trial management in federal and state courts, including class actions; arbitration and appellate; retaliation and harassment litigation, and wrongful discharge actions are preferred. Experience advising clients on employment-related issues in mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions is a plus. Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement, Am Law 100 firm experience, and superb writing and communication skills. Illinois State Bar is required.
Intellectual Property Litigation Attorney
Our Intellectual Property Practice Group is seeking to hire an associate with significant intellectual property litigation experience to join our Chicago office. Our ideal candidates will have 3 - 8 years (classes 2018 - 2023) of experience in intellectual property litigation, including patent, copyright, and trade secrets litigation. Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP) proceedings experience is required. Significant experience with proceedings before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) is also preferred. A bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., electrical engineering, computer science/engineering, chemistry, biology, or other life sciences) is required. Master's degree preferred. Qualified candidates will be motivated self-starters with stellar academic credentials, superb judgment and communication skills, a commitment to excellence, and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Admission to the USPTO and Illinois State Bar are required.
Real Estate Attorney
We are seeking a mid-level/senior-level associate for our Real Estate Practice Group at our Chicago office. The ideal candidates will have 3 - 8 years (classes 2018 - 2023) of real estate experience, including experience working on acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, development projects, construction, real estate finance (borrower side preferred), and/or leasing. Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement, Am Law 100 firm experience, and superb writing and communication skills. Illinois State Bar is required.
Trademark Attorney
We are seeking a highly-qualified and motivated mid-level/senior-level associate for our Intellectual Property & Trademark Practice Group in Chicago. Ideal candidates will have 3 - 8 years (classes 2018 - 2023) of experience in U.S. and international trademark clearance, copyright counseling, and prosecution. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) and Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP) proceedings experience are required. Superior academic credentials, excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are also required. Illinois State Bar is required.
Bankruptcy Attorney
Our Chicago office has an immediate opportunity for a Bankruptcy, Restructuring, and Reorganization litigation attorney for our Litigation Practice Group. The ideal candidate will have 3 - 8 years (classes 2018 - 2023) of Am Law 100 law firm experience in bankruptcy litigation, including restructuring-related services to borrowers/debtors, creditors, complex restructurings, out-of-court workouts, and Chapter 11 cases. Experience should also include case preparation, legal research, writing, pleadings preparation, briefing, and courtroom support and presentation. U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judicial Clerk experience preferred. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials, as well as excellent research and writing skills, verbal, and problem-solving skills. Illinois State Bar is required.
Patent Litigation Attorney
We are seeking a patent litigation associate to work out of our Chicago office. The ideal candidate will be a mid-level/senior-level associate with 3 - 8 years (classes 2018 - 2023) of experience with patents, Hatch-Waxman/Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA), and related complex technology litigation. The ability to assist with taking and defending depositions and Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) is a plus. Candidates with a Master's or Ph.D. in biology, chemistry, engineering, or a similar life sciences field are required. Superior academic credentials and excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are required. Illinois State Bar and admission to the USPTO are required.
Corporate Insurance Attorney
We are seeking a mid-level/senior-level associate to work at our Chicago office. Our ideal candidate is a 3 - 8 year (classes 2018 - 2023) associate at an Am Law 100 firm, with specific insurance industry regulatory and transactional experience, including transactional drafting, reinsurance negotiation, and regulatory research skills. All candidates must have the ability to conduct multi-state insurance specific regulatory research; negotiate and draft insurance industry-specific agreements (e.g. reinsurance agreements, Third-Party Administrator (TPA)/Managing General Agent (MGA) agreements, claims services agreements, etc.); negotiate and draft documents related to insurance industry mergers and acquisitions, and draft and advise on insurance holding company filings. Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement, solid law firm experience, and well-developed problem-solving, writing, and communication skills. Illinois State Bar is required.
Antitrust Attorney
Our Chicago office is seeking a mid-level/senior-level associate for our Antitrust Practice Group. The mid-level/senior-level associate will have 3 - 8 years (classes 2018 - 2023) of antitrust law experience in the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act (HSR Act). The ability to handle international merger control compliance and complex litigations on mergers and acquisitions, transfers of securities, and assets are required. The ideal candidate will be expected to assess HSR reportability, prepare HSR forms, and manage filing preparation, including coordination with the client, the corporate team, and opposing counsel. Candidates should also have experience in HSR notification compliance and representing clients in defense of merger investigations (FTC/DOJ and International) and other agency investigations. Experience with technology, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, and financial markets industries are a plus. Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement, Am Law 100 firm experience, and superb writing and communication skills. Illinois State Bar is required.
Intellectual Property Attorneys
We are currently seeking to hire mid-level/senior-level associates in Chicago to join our Intellectual Property practice group. Our ideal candidates will have 3 - 8 years (classes 2018 - 2023) of experience in structuring, drafting, and negotiating a variety of intellectual property and commercial transactions, including licensing, service, development, distribution, advertising, and partnering agreements. The associates must also have experience working on either mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, financing, or other transactional work. Superior academic credentials, excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are also required. Illinois State Bar is required.
Patent Prosecution Attorney
Seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate with 3 - 8 years (classes 2018 - 2023) of patent prosecution experience to work in the firm’s Life Sciences patent group in the Chicago office. Candidates are expected to draft and prosecute patent applications, prepare patent opinion letters, provide IP counseling to clients, and conduct patent due diligence studies in connection with business transactions. Candidates are also expected to supervise junior attorneys and patent agents as part of global client service teams. Superior academic credentials and excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required. Candidates with a Ph.D. in the science field are required. Illinois State Bar and admission to the USPTO are required.
Technology Transactions Attorney
We are seeking a mid-level/senior-level associate for our Chicago office. The ideal candidate will have 3 - 8 years (classes 2018 - 2023) of experience in technology transactions and licensing. We preferred candidates have experience with some or all of the following: commercial transactions, data privacy, cybersecurity, life science transactions, including drafting and negotiating collaboration agreements, license agreements, supply and other operational agreements (e.g., Confidential Disclosure Agreements/Non-disclosure agreements (CDAs/NDAs), Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), Sponsored Research Agreements (SRAs), Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), Master Services Agreements (MSAs), etc.), and product purchase and sale agreements. Sophisticated transaction support including Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), Financings, Projects, and M&A is helpful. Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement, Am Law 100 firm experience, and superb writing and communication skills. Illinois State Bar is required.
Executive Compensation & Benefits Attorney
We have an immediate need for a highly qualified and motivated mid-level/senior-level associate to join our Executive Compensation Practice Group at our Chicago office. The ideal candidate will have 3 - 8 years (classes 2018 - 2023) of executive compensation and benefits experience, helping clients design, implement, and ensure the compliance of employee benefit plans and arrangements with the Internal Revenue Code, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, the Affordable Care Act, and other federal statutes affecting such arrangements. The candidate will be responsible for drafting welfare plans, including group health plans, cafeteria plans, and wellness plans, as well as qualified pension, profit-sharing, and non-qualified retirement plans, along with support in mergers and acquisitions and other business transactions. All candidates must have experience with respect to institutional investment and fiduciary matters arising under Title I of ERISA, including with respect to the "plan asset" rules and Venture Capital Operating Company (VCOC) and Real Estate Operating Company (REOC) structuring. Superior academic credentials and excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are required. Illinois State Bar is required.
Health Care Attorney
Our Chicago office has an immediate opportunity for a Health Care transactional attorney for our Health Care Practice Group. The ideal candidate will have 3 - 8 years (classes 2018 - 2023) of health care experience working on mergers & acquisitions and other business transactions. Experience with either private equity, joint ventures, venture capital, capital markets, or corporate governance matters will be considered a plus. Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement, Am Law 100 firm experience, and superb writing and communication skills. Illinois State Bar is required.
Capital Markets Attorney
We are seeking a highly qualified Capital Markets Associate to work in our Chicago office. The Capital Markets associate will have 3 - 8 years (classes 2018 - 2023) of capital markets experience, including IPOs, debt-equity offerings, SEC compliance and disclosures, corporate governance compliance, and general ‘34 Act reporting. Candidates with experience dealing with technology companies are a plus. Superior academic credentials and excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required. Illinois State Bar is required.
Real Estate Finance Attorney
We are seeking a mid-level/senior-level associate for our Real Estate Practice Group at our Chicago office. The ideal candidates will have 3 - 8 years (classes 2018 - 2023) of commercial real estate finance experience with an emphasis on representing lenders, including experience working on acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, development projects, and construction. All candidates must have experience representing balance sheet lenders in complex syndicated and non-syndicated real estate secured lending transactions. Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement, Am Law 100 firm experience, and superb writing and communication skills. Illinois State Bar is required.
Trusts & Estates Attorney
We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated associate for our Chicago office. The ideal candidate will have 3 - 8 years (classes 2018 - 2023) of experience advising ultra-high net worth individuals and family owned businesses with regard to multi-generational wealth planning, including transfer and income tax, charitable planning, and business succession. Qualified candidates must have experience in working with private clients on various wealth planning issues in developing long-term estate planning strategies, drafting documents, and handling estate and trust administration matters, as well as with family businesses and charitable institutions. It is expected that the candidate will be proactive with the ability to work independently. LL.M. in Taxation is a plus. Superior academic credentials, solid law firm experience, and excellent verbal, drafting, and interpersonal skills required. Illinois State Bar is required.
Private Equity Attorney
Our Private Equity Group is seeking to hire a mid-level/senior-level associate to join our Chicago office. Qualified candidates should have 3 - 8 years (classes 2018 - 2023) of Am Law 100 firm experience in private equity transactions and leveraged buyouts (LBOs). Working knowledge of the Securities Act is also a plus. Superior academic credentials and excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are required. Illinois State Bar is required.
All Attorneys / Associates Requirements
Education
All candidates must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and graduated from one of the top 50 U.S. law schools.
Work
All candidates must have worked for a well-known law firm unless noted otherwise in the job description.
Submission
We require candidates to have a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample/deal sheet/representative matters list.
Please forward all 4 requirements with the job title and city in the subject line to hr@milshar.com.
All applicants reserve the right to direct their submission only to a specific job posting.
All applicants' materials are held strictly confidential and shall be submitted to the law firm only with the applicants' express prior consent.
Compensation
The annualized salary range for all positions is $225,000 - $435,000, based on the candidate’s overall qualifications and experience permitted by law, e.g.; (education, training, and responsibilities). The total compensation package for all positions will also include competitive bonus, health and dental insurance (including spouses and children), life and disability insurance, paid vacation, 401(k) eligibility, paid time off benefits (sick and parental leave), a possible hybrid work environment with technology allowance, and possible reimbursements for moving expenses, bar review courses, bar examination fees, and bar association dues. Salaries for counsels and partners could be outside of the annualized salary range of $225,000 - $435,000, based on experience and responsibilities.
Milshar, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Recruiter and all applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by law.
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