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Posted August 20, 2026

Corporate Associate

Optimum Results Staffing
Chicago, IL, US Full Time
285000USD - 305000USD per year

Job Description

Job Description

I’m currently working with a well-established national law firm that is looking to add a mid-level Corporate / Securities Associate (5+ years) to its corporate practice in Chicago or New York.


The group handles a broad range of corporate matters including private securities offerings, corporate governance work, and general transactional matters, and they are looking for someone who enjoys working across a variety of corporate and finance-related transactions.


This role offers exposure to sophisticated clients, strong mentorship from experienced partners, and a collaborative deal team environment.


Highlights of the opportunity include:


• Work on private securities offerings and corporate transactional matters

• Draft and negotiate agreements including shareholder agreements and related corporate documentation

• Assist with capital raising transactions and investor-related matters

• Participate in due diligence and transaction execution

• Opportunity to work closely with partners on complex matters and supervise junior team members


Qualifications


• J.D. from an accredited law school

• 5+ years of law firm experience in corporate, securities, or related transactional work

• Experience with corporate governance, securities matters, or lending/finance transactions preferred

• Strong drafting and analytical skills


Location: Chicago or New York (hybrid)

Compensation: Base salary expected to be in the $285K – $305K range, plus bonus and full benefits.


If this is something you’d be open to learning more about, feel free to reply with your resume or let me know a convenient time to connect.


Best regards,

Devon Small

Chief Operations Officer

Optimum Results Staffing


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