Associate General Counsel, Securities

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Overview We are trusted investment banking advisors to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and public and privately held companies around the world. Our services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and valuation and fairness opinions. As a tightly integrated team of more than 1,000 professionals across 15 countries, we offer a global perspective on private capital markets with strong execution and a deep commitment to client success. Learn more at www.lincolninternational.com. Lincoln International is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage you to read more about our commitment to diversity and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) efforts. Lincoln International follows a hybrid work structure with an emphasis on in-office collaboration. Our employees work in our offices Monday through Thursday each week, with the option to work remotely or from the office on Fridays. Duties & Responsibilities Lincoln International is seeking a full-time Associate General Counsel with significant capital markets/securities experience to join our Chicago-based legal team. Travel will generally not be required. This person will help coordinate and oversee the work of our outside counsel and junior in-house counsel and will have significant interaction with Lincoln International’s bankers and senior leaders. Successful candidates should be committed to excellence and motivated by the prospect of building a leading, global M&A advisory firm. Key responsibilities include the following: Corporate Legal Projects and Advice Work with the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel(s) and other attorneys and C-Suite Management on special corporate legal projects such as financings, acquisitions and integrations. Act as lead in-house attorney with respect to securities filings and SEC matters. Provide legal advice and act as a trusted advisor to our most senior management on risk management issues across multiple legal areas in consultation with the General Counsel and outside counsel as needed.
Partnership and other corporate documentation Provide support to General Counsel regarding certain board matters and materials. Responsible for organizing and maintaining official corporate records, including all partnership and corporation agreements and option and subscription agreements for new partners. Assistance with drafting other corporate agreements such as consulting agreements, inter-company agreements and fee sharing agreements.
International operations Assist Deputy General Counsel- Head of Legal, Europe with European legal matters. Assist with the legal documentation related to the U.S. partnership’s ownership in foreign entities. Assist with the legal documentation related to the U.S. partnership’s establishment of new Lincoln International entities abroad.
Qualifications JD from a top-tier program and have a strong academic record (both undergraduate and graduate) Licensed with at least one state bar accreditation 8-12 years of combined experience in securities/capital markets/corporate law at a top-tier law firm and as in-house counsel; in-house experience at a public company prior to this position strongly preferred but not required Strong verbal communication skills; able to effectively communicate with bankers and negotiate with clients, buyers, investors and lenders Strong written communication skills Ability to effectively multi-task and balance a variety of projects simultaneously Desire and willingness to take ownership in a wide range of legal areas and develop expertise in consultation with outside counsel and the General Counsel Confidence to work independently and exercise judgment on complex matters Lincoln International provides an opportunity to work in a demanding, yet supportive, team-oriented environment. Successful candidates are assertive, self-motivated, detail oriented and can manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Benefits Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Insurance plan VSP Vision Insurance Delta Dental Insurance LTD, STD and Life Insurance 401K Plan and Profit Share Competitive salary End of year nominal, discretionary annual bonus Additional Information Lincoln International is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status. #LI-HYBRID #LI-CHI The salary range for this role is $260,000-$275,000 on an annual basis. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Chicago. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits to eligible employees. You can apply for this role through LinkedIn or Lincoln’s Company Page, or through Lincoln’s Internal Jobs Board if you are a current employee. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. Click hereto view Lincoln International's Candidate Privacy Notice.
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Location:
Chicago, IL, United States
Salary:
$250,000 +
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Legal, Consulting

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