Empire Search Partners
Overview
Our client, a global e-commerce company, is seeking a
Senior Counsel, Corporate & Securities
who is an exceptional legal strategist and proactive business partner in
Chicago, IL . This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for a leader who can not only manage public company obligations but also drive efficiency and innovation in legal operations. You will be a key advisor to senior leadership and the Board of Directors, ensuring corporate governance and transactions are executed with precision, speed, and strategic insight.
Compensation Base salary: $149,175.00/yr – $200,000.00/yr. Pay range provided by Empire Search Partners.
Role Details Employer:
Global E-Commerce Company Location:
Chicago, IL Experience Required:
4+ years in securities and capital markets (in-house or at a law firm)
Key Responsibilities
Oversee Section 16 filings and related reporting obligations.
Prepare and manage board and committee meeting materials in partnership with senior leadership.
Own the legal portions of all SEC filings and ensure ongoing compliance with SEC and exchange requirements.
Drive M&A, divestitures, strategic investments, corporate financings, and other complex corporate transactions from term sheet through closing.
Negotiate and draft transaction agreements, disclosure documents, and corporate governance materials.
Partner with Communications, Investor Relations, Accounting, Treasury, and Tax on cross-functional initiatives.
Qualifications 4+ years of experience in securities and capital markets (in-house or at a law firm). Proven ability to independently manage complex filings and transactions, and strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
About Candidate This role offers unmatched visibility, strategic influence, and leadership opportunities – both within the legal department and across the company. For anyone aspiring to become a General Counsel, this role offers unmatched visibility, strategic influence, and leadership opportunities.
About Empire Search Partners With over 25 years of relationship building in the major U.S. legal markets, Empire Search Partners has developed the preeminent network of top-tier attorneys and legal employers. This network enables Empire Search to combine the market’s leading law firm and in-house legal recruiting practices under one roof. Empire Search is the choice legal recruiting firm for attorneys looking for the most comprehensive career guidance and for employers in search of accomplished legal talent.
Equal Opportunity Employer Empire Search Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual application based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable laws. Empire Search Partners celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees and for the clients we serve.
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Senior Counsel, Corporate & Securities
who is an exceptional legal strategist and proactive business partner in
Chicago, IL . This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for a leader who can not only manage public company obligations but also drive efficiency and innovation in legal operations. You will be a key advisor to senior leadership and the Board of Directors, ensuring corporate governance and transactions are executed with precision, speed, and strategic insight.
Compensation Base salary: $149,175.00/yr – $200,000.00/yr. Pay range provided by Empire Search Partners.
Role Details Employer:
Global E-Commerce Company Location:
Chicago, IL Experience Required:
4+ years in securities and capital markets (in-house or at a law firm)
Key Responsibilities
Oversee Section 16 filings and related reporting obligations.
Prepare and manage board and committee meeting materials in partnership with senior leadership.
Own the legal portions of all SEC filings and ensure ongoing compliance with SEC and exchange requirements.
Drive M&A, divestitures, strategic investments, corporate financings, and other complex corporate transactions from term sheet through closing.
Negotiate and draft transaction agreements, disclosure documents, and corporate governance materials.
Partner with Communications, Investor Relations, Accounting, Treasury, and Tax on cross-functional initiatives.
Qualifications 4+ years of experience in securities and capital markets (in-house or at a law firm). Proven ability to independently manage complex filings and transactions, and strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
About Candidate This role offers unmatched visibility, strategic influence, and leadership opportunities – both within the legal department and across the company. For anyone aspiring to become a General Counsel, this role offers unmatched visibility, strategic influence, and leadership opportunities.
About Empire Search Partners With over 25 years of relationship building in the major U.S. legal markets, Empire Search Partners has developed the preeminent network of top-tier attorneys and legal employers. This network enables Empire Search to combine the market’s leading law firm and in-house legal recruiting practices under one roof. Empire Search is the choice legal recruiting firm for attorneys looking for the most comprehensive career guidance and for employers in search of accomplished legal talent.
Equal Opportunity Employer Empire Search Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual application based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable laws. Empire Search Partners celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees and for the clients we serve.
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