Legal Jobs in Chicago Remote
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Location: Chicago, Illinois
Schedule: Initially onsite with flexibility after onboarding
Salary: Around $105,000 – $115,000+ depending on experience
A well-established Midwest defense law firm is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Defense Associate to join its Chicago office.
This firm has a long-standing reputation representing employers and insurers in workers’ compensation matters and offers attorneys the opportunity to work on complex claims within a collaborative and supportive team environment.
The Role
You will focus on workers’ compensation defense matters, representing employers and insurers in a range of claims and litigation proceedings.
Responsibilities include:
• Managing workers’ compensation defense cases from start to finish
• Representing employers and insurers in hearings and litigation proceedings
• Drafting legal pleadings, motions, and settlement strategies
• Communicating with clients, adjusters, and opposing counsel
• Building strong case strategies while maintaining billable productivity
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
• Opportunity to join a well-established defense practice with decades of experience
• Exposure to high-quality workers’ compensation litigation
• Collaborative and supportive firm culture
• Potential hybrid flexibility after onboarding and strong performance
• Clear opportunity for long-term career growth
Requirements
• Workers’ compensation defense experience representing employers or insurers
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois (or ability to obtain promptly)
• Ability to work onsite in Chicago initially
• Strong litigation and case management skills
Preferred Experience
• 3+ years of dedicated workers’ compensation defense experience
• Strong track record of billable productivity
• Reputation or references within the workers’ compensation defense community
This is an excellent opportunity for a workers’ compensation defense attorney looking to join a stable and growing litigation team with strong long-term prospects.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to apply or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.
This role is for a mid-level corporate attorney who wants meaningful involvement in transactions, direct client exposure, and a firm environment where collaboration beats politics. The practice serves entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses, and middle-market clients on complex and varied matters.
The position operates on a hybrid schedule with three days per week in the office.
The work includes
- Mergers and acquisitions
- General corporate transactions and governance
- Advising closely held and middle-market businesses
- Direct communication with owners, executives, and decision-makers
- Opportunity to contribute across related practice areas as deals require
Why this role stands out
- Firm in active growth mode with expanding opportunities
- Non-siloed environment where attorneys cross-market and collaborate
- Real client contact rather than purely internal support
- Culture built around trust, autonomy, and professionalism
- Strong mentoring from experienced partners
- Business development opportunities for interested attorneys
Compensation and structure
- Salary range of $150,000–$200,000 depending on experience
- Benefits included
- Hybrid flexibility while maintaining strong team integration
- Long-term advancement potential for stable contributors
Ideal background
- 5–7 years of relevant corporate experience
- Solid M&A exposure
- Stable work history with no excessive moves
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team
- Illinois Bar admission
This opportunity is well-suited for attorneys who want serious transactional work, consistent client interaction, and a supportive team environment within a growing Chicago platform.
If this is worth a confidential conversation, feel free to message me directly or apply here.
Trademark, Copyright & Branding Attorney (2nd to 5th year Associate)
Multiple Offices: Chicago, Kansas City, St. Louis, New York, or Washington, DC.
Summary Description
A national law firm is seeking a mid-level Associate to join its Trademark, Copyright & Branding team.
The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of experience advising clients on U.S. trademark clearance, prosecution, portfolio management, copyright counseling, and trademark-related disputes, with exposure to both domestic and international matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct U.S. trademark clearance searches and provide risk assessments
- Manage trademark prosecution and portfolio strategy
- Handle matters before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB)
- Advise clients on copyright issues and brand protection strategies
- Support trademark-related litigation and enforcement actions
- Draft and negotiate licensing, acquisition, and IP-related agreements
- Assist with international trademark prosecution and coordination
- Collaborate across offices on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters
- Contribute to the growth of a national IP practice
Qualifications
- JD required
- Active bar admission in at least one jurisdiction where the candidate intends to practice
2–5 years of relevant experience in:
- Trademark clearance, prosecution, and portfolio management
- TTAB proceedings
- Copyright counseling
- Trademark litigation (preferred)
- Experience with international prosecution and IP transactions is a plus
- Strong writing, research, and communication skills
- Prior law firm experience required
- Strong academic credentials required
Additional Information
- Candidates should demonstrate initiative, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex IP matters efficiently
- Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work across a national platform
Job ID: 398657
Practice area:- Corporate - M&A
Corporate M&A Associate Attorney (1–3 Years) – Financial Institutions Group | Chicago, IL
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A prestigious law firm is seeking a Corporate M&A Associate Attorney in Chicago, IL to advise financial institutions, private equity funds, and multinational clients on sophisticated transactions and regulatory matters. This is a standout opportunity for candidates pursuing Chicago legal jobs with strong mentorship and early client contact.
Here is a premier mid-sized law firm, with sophisticated practice in corporate, labor and employment, and litigation. It has one of the most successful and prestigious intellectual property (including patent prosecution and litigation), M&A, finance/commercial lending and investment services (mutual fund, etc.) practices in the nation. With a couple of offices in the East Coast, and a main office in Chicago, this firm is a powerhouse when it comes to technological and financial and finance matters. Its clients range from Fortune 500 corporations, other private and public companies, startups, banks and other financial institutions, securities brokers and dealers, mutual funds, investment advisers, insurance companies, multi-employer benefit plans, manufacturers, universities, school districts, municipalities, utilities, health care institutions, trade and professional associations, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals. Client contact is early, and you are expected to produce and work hard from the first day. Everyone takes their jobs very seriously, but mentorship and guidance is available for those who seek it. The pay is competitive with the largest law firms in Chicago, and the firm provides merit-based bonuses to avoid strict lock-step compensation. Top grades from top law schools are required. For someone who wants to be a part of an innovative, yet prestigious law firm that has superb reputation and sophisticated practice that rivals the large firms in town, this is your place.
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A highly regarded law firm is seeking a mid-level Corporate M&A Associate Attorney to join its Financial Institutions Group in Chicago, IL. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 1–3 years of experience in corporate and M&A matters who is eager to work with sophisticated financial institution clients on high-level transactional and regulatory matters.
This role offers the chance to advise global and national financial institutions, private equity funds, venture capital funds, and multinational organizations in a dynamic and demanding practice. For candidates exploring Chicago legal jobs, this opening combines strong training, early responsibility, and a clear partner-track position within a respected and innovative firm platform.
Because the role includes direct work with premier clients and broad exposure to transactional and regulatory issues, it is especially attractive for attorneys who want to build a long-term career in corporate law. This opportunity is actively interviewing and rarely opens at this level.
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Key Responsibilities
• Advise clients on corporate and M&A transactions involving financial institutions and related entities
• Assist with bank and financial services mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions
• Handle regulatory matters affecting banking and financial institution clients
• Support due diligence, transaction structuring, drafting, and negotiation processes
• Collaborate with shareholders and senior attorneys on business development activities
• Manage multiple legal matters simultaneously while maintaining high-quality work product
• Work directly with sophisticated clients on strategic business and transactional issues
• Contribute to a fast-paced practice serving private equity funds, venture capital funds, and multinational organizations
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Qualifications
• 1–3 years of experience in corporate and M&A law
• Experience in bank and financial services M&A and regulatory issues preferred
• Admission to the bar in Illinois or Texas, or in the process of admission
• J.D. degree with strong academic credentials
• Good standing with the ARDC of the Supreme Court of Illinois or relevant State Bar
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• Ability to manage assignments efficiently and meet deadlines under pressure
• Strong drafting, analytical, and professional judgment skills
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Culture & Firm Appeal
This top-tier law firm is known for offering a sophisticated practice that rivals much larger firms while maintaining the advantages of a premier mid-sized platform. Attorneys benefit from early client contact, meaningful responsibility from day one, and exposure to complex matters involving leading corporate, financial, and institutional clients.
The firm has built an outstanding reputation across corporate, finance, litigation, and other major practice areas, with particular strength in transactional and financial matters. Associates are expected to perform at a high level, but mentorship and guidance are available to those who seek it, creating an environment where ambitious attorneys can develop quickly.
For candidates seeking Chicago legal jobs, this opportunity is especially compelling because it combines competitive compensation, merit-based bonuses, hands-on experience, and the prestige of working with a respected law firm serving Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, and sophisticated market participants.
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Why This Role Is Unique
This Corporate M&A Associate Attorney role offers far more than routine transactional support. The successful candidate will work on sophisticated financial institutions matters, regulatory questions, and strategic M&A transactions involving a high-profile client base.
The position is especially well suited for attorneys who want early responsibility, business-facing exposure, and the chance to build a strong corporate practice in a respected partner-track position. It is also a strong opportunity for candidates moving from regional or larger firm settings who want a blend of elite-level work and practical mentorship.
By year-end, the attorney in this role could be playing a meaningful role in major transactions, developing direct client relationships, and building highly marketable experience in financial institutions M&A and regulation.
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Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive compensation and benefits structure
• Hybrid work policy with three days in-office attendance
• Professional development through training and mentoring
• Merit-based bonus opportunities
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Now Hiring: Corporate M&A Attorney – Chicago (Multiple Locations Considered)
Hydrogen Group is proud to partner with a top AmLaw firm in their search for an exceptional Corporate M&A Associate to join their team. This role is primarily based in Chicago, but the firm is also open to qualified candidates in: Houston, San Francisco, or New York City.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a candidate with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in Mergers & Acquisitions with a focus on company representation and strategic acquisitions
This is a fantastic chance to work within a premier national practice handling sophisticated, high‑value transactional matters.
Requirements
To be considered, candidates must:
- Be licensed to practice law in the state where they reside
- Have top academic credentials
- Come from a top‑tier law firm environment
- Demonstrate strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
Why This Firm?
You’ll join a leading corporate practice known for its collaborative culture, high‑profile client work, and exceptional career development opportunities.
If qualified and interested, please submit your resume in word format.
AMLAW 100 - Employment Defense Litigator | Hybrid/Remote (SoCal offices) | $100k–$275k + Bonus + Top Benefits
We’re partnering with a national, full-service litigation platform (Fortune 100 client base) that’s growing its management-side Employment, Labor & Workforce Management practice. This is a defense-side opportunity with hybrid flexibility from Southern California offices — and a genuinely strong environment for mentorship, development, and long-term progression.
Highlights
- Management-Side Employment Litigation + Counseling — Wage & hour, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, Title VII, ADEA, FMLA, ADA + related state laws
- Full Litigation Exposure — Take cases from start to finish: pleadings, motions/briefs, ESI review, witness interviews, depositions, hearings, and client-facing work
- Advisory/Counseling Work (a plus) — workplace accommodations, employee relations, mitigation of risk, RIFs, employment agreements, policies/handbooks
- Inclusive, Nationally Recognized Platform — strong track record of recruiting, retaining, and promoting diverse attorneys
- Remote Flexibility + Strong Benefits — generous benefits package + discretionary bonus eligibility
The Role
- Handle all aspects of employment litigation (defense-side / management-side)
- Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, briefs, and discovery responses
- Conduct and defend depositions; attend court appearances and mediations
- Advise employer clients on workplace law and risk reduction (where applicable)
Compensation
- Up to $275,000 depending on experience
- Actual comp depends on experience, skills, and location; may fall above/below stated ranges.
Must-Haves
- Active California Bar (mandatory)
- Strong employment law foundation (federal + state)
- Excellent writing + communication (strong academics preferred)
- Litigation experience across motions, depositions, court work, and client interaction
- (3+ years preferred; open to all levels with the right background.)
Apply Confidentially:
Email resume:
Book a quick call: working/work at home options are available for this role.
NEW: Commercial Litigation Associate | High-Stakes Complex Disputes | National Firm | Dallas Hybrid | Up to $235K + Partner Track
Highlights:
- High-Stakes Commercial Work — Tackle complex business disputes, contracts, and industry litigation (energy, professional services, and beyond)
- National Scale + Dallas Momentum — 400+ attorneys across 18 offices; Dallas team growing fast with recent lateral hires
- Elite Rankings — Chambers USA (Litigation: General Commercial) + Best Law Firms® national/regional recognition
- Team-First Culture — Close collaboration with seasoned partners in a supportive, client-focused environment
- Real Partner Track — Clear advancement path in an expanding, high-performing practice
The Role:
Manage and support a varied caseload of complex commercial litigation from pleadings through resolution
Draft motions/pleadings, manage discovery, take/defend depositions, prepare for hearings/mediations/trials
Engage directly with clients and collaborate on strategy in business and contract disputes
Compensation & Perks
Base salary $215,000 – $235,000 (DOE)
Bonus potential + comprehensive benefits
Partner-track opportunity with real advancement in an expanding office
Location:
Dallas Hybrid Setup — Downtown office; 3 days in-office / 2 days remote per week
Requirements
- 3+ of commercial litigation experience
- Active Texas Bar license (required)
- Strong fundamentals: excellent writing, research, analytical skills; client-facing confidence
- Proven ability to handle discovery, motions, depositions, and court appearances
For confidential details (firm name, team specifics, interview process), email your resume to or DM me here on LinkedIn. All inquiries strictly confidential.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Senior Associate Attorney
Clarkson has been certified as a Great Place to Work® for 2025 to 2026!
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled, motivated, and ambitious Senior Associate with a passion for mission-driven work, to join our dynamic legal team, specializing in complex consumer class actions. The Senior Associate will be responsible for managing a caseload involving complex legal issues surrounding emerging technology, AI, data privacy and misuse, as well as other complex consumer class actions. Candidates must possess excellent writing skills, with the ability to draft clear, persuasive, and well-structured briefs, motions, and memoranda that require minimal editing, as well as the ability to independently take depositions, present oral arguments, and argue motions. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience handling key dispositive motions, including motions for summary judgment and motions for class certification, and the ability to independently manage major phases of class action litigation. This is an opportunity to be mentored by industry thought leaders, to creatively pursue interesting cases, and to champion causes that meaningfully impact ordinary people’s lives and the world.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Evaluating new cases; preparing and reviewing case proposals
· Conducting legal research
· Developing and recommending case strategy
· Drafting motions and briefs in file-ready form
· Overseeing filing process for motions and briefs
· Preparing, finalizing, and serving stipulations, discovery letters, joint statements, and proposed orders
· Corresponding with co-counsel, opposing counsel, court personnel, and clients as necessary
· Drafting, propounding, reviewing, and responding to discovery; managing discovery disputes
· Preparing for and taking/defending depositions
· Attending mediations, arbitrations, and court hearings
· Taking argument at mediation, arbitration, and court hearings
· Attending and/or leading team and firm meetings
· Adhering to all deadlines (internal and court mandated)
· Administrative duties as they relate to the practice of law
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
· 5+ years of Litigation Experience
· CA Bar Admission Required.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
· CA bar exam if licensed in other states
Skills and Abilities
· Strong writing, legal research, and analytical skills
· Proactive thinker, self-sufficient
· Strong leadership, team management, and organizational skills
· Strong oral advocacy and negotiation skills
· Ability to handle a wide variety of legal matters
· Adherence to all deadlines
· Effective time management
· Committed to superior client service
· Familiarity with e-filing preferred
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Insurance Coverage Attorney | Manhattan, NY (Remote/Flexible) – Base Salary $225k+
Location/Schedule: Manhattan, NY (Fully Remote or Hybrid – Flexible arrangements available)
Base Salary: $225k
Practice: Insurance Coverage Litigation – Complex commercial disputes, bad faith claims, liability, property, professional liability, D&O, business interruption, and nationwide coverage opinions for U.S. and global insurers including Lloyd's syndicates
What stands out about this opportunity:
- Nationwide Power Player for Insurers: Command coverage battles across the entire U.S. at a specialized firm trusted by global giants and Lloyd's syndicates, delivering decisive opinions and victories in high-stakes commercial disputes from trial courts to federal appeals.
- Appellate & Trial Mastery: Elevate your practice with decades-deep experience litigating bad faith, property, D&O, E&O, and multi-policy exposures—where attorneys routinely shape outcomes in state and federal courts for sophisticated insurer clients.
- Strategic, Insightful Culture: Join a results-driven team that provides measured, innovative counsel on complex coverage positions, allowing you to guide major carriers through intricate disputes with real impact and autonomy.
- Remote Freedom with Big-Case Exposure: Enjoy full remote flexibility (or hybrid from Manhattan) while tackling nationwide matters that demand sharp analysis and bold advocacy—no routine defense grind here, just high-level coverage strategy.
- Top-Tier Rewards for Expertise: Lock in a premium $225,000+ base plus performance incentives and robust benefits, reflecting the firm's commitment to compensating attorneys who deliver standout results in this specialized arena.
Core Requirements (Flexibility for Exceptional Candidates):
- JD from an accredited law school and active New York State Bar admission (additional jurisdictions a plus).
- 3+ years of relevant experience in insurance coverage litigation, opinions, bad faith, or related commercial disputes (senior roles open for more seasoned candidates).
- Strong skills in policy analysis, legal research, drafting opinions/briefs, negotiations, and advocating in trial/appellate settings.
No one fits every box perfectly - if you're passionate about insurance coverage and close on experience, let's connect confidentially! This is one of several similar roles I'm handling.
If this fires up your interest in cutting-edge coverage work, reach out for a quick, private chat.
working/work at home options are available for this role.
Commercial Real Estate Transactional Associate | Manhattan, NY (Hybrid) – Base Salary $250k+
Location/Schedule: Manhattan, NY (Hybrid)
Base Salary: $250k
Practice: Commercial Real Estate Transactions – Acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, joint ventures, distressed asset workouts, and development deals for NY
What stands out about this opportunity:
- Trailblazing NYC Real Estate Powerhouse: Join a flagship firm established in 1975, celebrated for redefining New York City's skyline through 50+ years of innovative real estate solutions.
- Prestigious Rankings and Influence: Leverage a powerhouse status, consistently top-listed by The Real Deal among NYC's elite practices, with Litigation Department honors underscoring overall excellence in real estate.
- Inclusive, High-Retention Workplace: Prosper in a professional culture scoring 5.0/5 on Glassdoor and Crain's 2024 Best Places to Work in NYC, emphasizing collaboration, work-life harmony, and advancement opportunities for all, including post-family support.
- Pure Real Estate Specialization: Immerse in transactional mastery across deals, financing, and opportunity zones, honing skills in a firm dedicated solely to NYC's vibrant real estate ecosystem.
- Lucrative Rewards System: Secure a commanding $250,000+ base complemented by incentive bonuses and robust perks, fueling your success in transformative transactions.
Core Requirements (Flexibility for Exceptional Candidates):
- JD from an accredited law school and active New York State Bar admission (additional jurisdictions a plus).
- 3+ years of relevant transactional experience, ideally in commercial real estate, acquisitions, financing, leasing, or development.
- Expertise in due diligence, contract drafting, negotiations, closings, and client advisement in multifaceted deals.
No one fits every box perfectly - if you're passionate about real estate transactions and close on experience, let's connect confidentially! This is one of several similar roles I'm handling.
If this accelerates your deal-making career, reach out for a quick, private discussion.
working/work at home options are available for this role.
