Harrison LLP
Transactional/Corporate Senior Associate Attorney or Junior Partner
Harrison LLP, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Transactional/Corporate Senior Associate Attorney or Junior Partner
Base pay range: $250,000.00/yr - $330,000.00/yr About Harrison LLP:
Harrison LLP is a national law firm specializing in private wealth planning. The Firm focuses on the interplay between estate planning, business succession, matrimonial law, and related affinity practices. Founded in 2003, Harrison LLP provides sophisticated legal advice, exceptional client service, and innovative solutions. What You Will Do
We are seeking a talented and experienced
lateral corporate attorney (senior associate or junior partner)
to join our practice. This role focuses on complex transactional work for high-net-worth families and their businesses. Responsibilities include: Lead and support major transactions including company sales, mergers & acquisitions, and restructurings (including multi-billion-dollar transactions with intricate ownership structures) Design and implement sophisticated holding company structures with multiple classes of units, various layers of ownership, and complex governance arrangements Draft and negotiate complex buy-sell agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and other governance documents Provide strategic counsel to family offices, including entity formation, investment structures, deal flow transactions, and organizational restructuring projects Support clients with real estate entity formations, investment structures, and related financing transactions Review and approve corporate documents prepared by paralegals including formation documents, operating agreements, purchase and sale agreements, recapitalizations, and corporate reconstructions Develop innovative solutions for ownership restructuring, tax-efficient structures, and complex family business challenges What You Will Need
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school Active license and in good standing to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction 6-8+ years' experience in corporate/transactional law in a law firm environment Strong expertise in:
Complex M&A transactions and deal structuring Multi-layered entity structures and governance Income tax considerations in transaction planning Corporate document drafting and negotiation
Ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills Attention to detail and ability to review technical corporate documents What Would Be Nice To Have
Family office experience and understanding of ultra-high-net-worth client needs Experience with closely held business transactions and restructurings Background in handling large-scale transactions ($100M+) Creative thinking abilities for developing innovative structural solutions Experience managing and mentoring paralegals Why Join Harrison LLP?
The opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-stakes transactions for prominent families and their businesses Direct client interaction and relationship management responsibilities The ability to shape complex deal structures with significant autonomy A collaborative environment within a national law firm that maintains a boutique-level focus Competitive, fair, and transparent compensation and partnership opportunities Target Salary Range:
$250,000 - $330,000. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and level. Benefits:
Harrison LLP offers a comprehensive benefits package including firm-paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k). Harrison LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Harrison LLP is not accepting unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies for these roles. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Harrison LLP, and the Firm will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
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Base pay range: $250,000.00/yr - $330,000.00/yr About Harrison LLP:
Harrison LLP is a national law firm specializing in private wealth planning. The Firm focuses on the interplay between estate planning, business succession, matrimonial law, and related affinity practices. Founded in 2003, Harrison LLP provides sophisticated legal advice, exceptional client service, and innovative solutions. What You Will Do
We are seeking a talented and experienced
lateral corporate attorney (senior associate or junior partner)
to join our practice. This role focuses on complex transactional work for high-net-worth families and their businesses. Responsibilities include: Lead and support major transactions including company sales, mergers & acquisitions, and restructurings (including multi-billion-dollar transactions with intricate ownership structures) Design and implement sophisticated holding company structures with multiple classes of units, various layers of ownership, and complex governance arrangements Draft and negotiate complex buy-sell agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and other governance documents Provide strategic counsel to family offices, including entity formation, investment structures, deal flow transactions, and organizational restructuring projects Support clients with real estate entity formations, investment structures, and related financing transactions Review and approve corporate documents prepared by paralegals including formation documents, operating agreements, purchase and sale agreements, recapitalizations, and corporate reconstructions Develop innovative solutions for ownership restructuring, tax-efficient structures, and complex family business challenges What You Will Need
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school Active license and in good standing to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction 6-8+ years' experience in corporate/transactional law in a law firm environment Strong expertise in:
Complex M&A transactions and deal structuring Multi-layered entity structures and governance Income tax considerations in transaction planning Corporate document drafting and negotiation
Ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills Attention to detail and ability to review technical corporate documents What Would Be Nice To Have
Family office experience and understanding of ultra-high-net-worth client needs Experience with closely held business transactions and restructurings Background in handling large-scale transactions ($100M+) Creative thinking abilities for developing innovative structural solutions Experience managing and mentoring paralegals Why Join Harrison LLP?
The opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-stakes transactions for prominent families and their businesses Direct client interaction and relationship management responsibilities The ability to shape complex deal structures with significant autonomy A collaborative environment within a national law firm that maintains a boutique-level focus Competitive, fair, and transparent compensation and partnership opportunities Target Salary Range:
$250,000 - $330,000. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and level. Benefits:
Harrison LLP offers a comprehensive benefits package including firm-paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k). Harrison LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Harrison LLP is not accepting unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies for these roles. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Harrison LLP, and the Firm will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
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