Lincoln International
Associate General Counsel, Securities
Lincoln International, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Associate General Counsel, Securities at Lincoln International. Lincoln International is a trusted investment banking advisor with a global footprint, providing M&A advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and valuation and fairness opinions. We are a team of 1,000+ professionals across 15 countries, focused on client success. Lincoln International is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. We follow a hybrid work structure with in-office collaboration; offices are typically in person Monday through Thursday, with optional remote work on Fridays. We encourage a diverse team and value the perspectives of our people to better serve clients. This role will be based in Chicago and will involve coordinating with outside counsel and in-house counsel, and interacting with bankers and senior leaders. 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 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 who require sponsorship for employment visa status. Salary range is $260,000-$275,000 annually for Chicago-based roles, with the understanding that pay may vary by factors including education, experience, and location. This role is eligible for bonus pay. Applicants can apply via LinkedIn, Lincoln’s Company Page, or Lincoln’s Internal Jobs Board if you are a current employee. For privacy, view Lincoln International's Candidate Privacy Notices. Note: No amount of pay is considered wages or compensation until earned and determinable. Bonus and compensation details are at the Company’s sole discretion unless paid and may be modified at the Company's discretion, consistent with the law.
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Associate General Counsel, Securities at Lincoln International. Lincoln International is a trusted investment banking advisor with a global footprint, providing M&A advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and valuation and fairness opinions. We are a team of 1,000+ professionals across 15 countries, focused on client success. Lincoln International is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. We follow a hybrid work structure with in-office collaboration; offices are typically in person Monday through Thursday, with optional remote work on Fridays. We encourage a diverse team and value the perspectives of our people to better serve clients. This role will be based in Chicago and will involve coordinating with outside counsel and in-house counsel, and interacting with bankers and senior leaders. 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 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 who require sponsorship for employment visa status. Salary range is $260,000-$275,000 annually for Chicago-based roles, with the understanding that pay may vary by factors including education, experience, and location. This role is eligible for bonus pay. Applicants can apply via LinkedIn, Lincoln’s Company Page, or Lincoln’s Internal Jobs Board if you are a current employee. For privacy, view Lincoln International's Candidate Privacy Notices. Note: No amount of pay is considered wages or compensation until earned and determinable. Bonus and compensation details are at the Company’s sole discretion unless paid and may be modified at the Company's discretion, consistent with the law.
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