Legal Partner - Corporate / Commercial (Chicago)

Are you an accomplished lawyer, based and qualified to practice in Chicago? Are you considering the prospect of establishing your own practice, providing you the autonomy to choose your clients, dictate your work schedule, and structure your fees according to your preferences? Talent Focus is collaborating with a forward-thinking global law firm eager to support you at every juncture of this entrepreneurial journey - from insurance coverage and coaching to office space and referral networks.We are seeking candidates who further build more depth and breadth in the teams our client currently has in the following areas;Corporate and governance.Strategic transactions: M&A, venture capital and strategic alliances.Commercial contracts of all kinds.Corporate finance, fund formation.Technology, blockchain and digital assets.Disputes.Global mobility and employment.IP.We are, in particular, looking to add to their capabilities in the following areas:Insolvency, restructuring and bankruptcy, chapter 11 proceedings, 363 sales, workouts etc.Bank regulatory, finance, secured lending.Real estate finance.General commercial litigators, and also litigators with some specialist experience in white collar crime, and corporate-related litigation such as shareholder disputes, breach of fiduciary duties.IP licensing, trademark and copyright.International trade.Tax.ERISA and executive compensation.Data privacy and AI.Corporate / securities lawyers with public company experience.Technology, fintech, biotech and emerging technology.Digital asset, crypto and blockchain.SanctionsIf you boast a minimum of 10,000 hours of experience in any of these areas of law and harbor an interest in founding your own practice, we invite you to reach out and explore the possibilities with our international client.

Created: 2025-03-03