Engineering Structures Jobs in River Grove, IL

About the Position:

Our client, a full-service investment bank, is seeking a senior-level capital markets attorney to support the legal team (in Chicago, IL or remote). This role will involve running complex transactions in a thriving, high-growth environment.

Highlights:

• Senior, hands-on role covering structured finance and securitizations

• Strong growth potential

• Startup energy with institutional stability

• Highly collaborative culture

• Remote optional position

• Unlimited PTO

Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary attorney for capital markets transactions, including ABS, CMBS, CLO, and other securitizations

• Lead matters from engagement letter through closing

• Provide legal analysis for deal teams and governance committees

• Advise on FINRA / SEC issues

• Partner closely with Compliance, Operations, and Capital Markets leadership

Required Experience:

• 7-12+ years of capital markets / structured finance experience

• In-house experience at a FINRA-regulated broker-dealer or comparable regulated platform strongly preferred

• Big Law structured finance background a plus

Location:

Chicago, IL or Remote

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $250,000 (plus bonus).

About Us:

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is Chicago’s leading legal search firm. We leverage more than 30 years of experience in the Chicago legal market to assist attorneys and paralegals seeking new opportunities and employers searching for top legal talent.

Corporate Finance Associate Attorney (3–6 Years) – New York, Chicago, New Jersey, Philadelphia

A prominent, growth-oriented national law firm is seeking a Corporate Finance Associate to join its expanding Corporate Practice Group. This opportunity is available across several major U.S. markets and offers the platform, deal flow, and collaborative culture that experienced finance attorneys seek.

This role is designed for attorneys who want to take ownership of sophisticated finance transactions while working alongside respected practitioners in a supportive, team-driven environment.

The Opportunity

You will represent financial institutions, private credit lenders, and borrowers in a broad range of finance transactions, including loan originations and real estate financings. The practice is active, diverse, and deeply integrated with the firm's broader corporate and private equity capabilities.

Associates are given meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and the opportunity to lead key components of transactions. This is a setting where strong performers are trusted with substantive roles and positioned for long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate loan agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and related transaction documents
• Advise clients on covenant compliance and ongoing credit matters
• Lead due diligence processes and coordinate with specialists across disciplines
• Manage multiple deal workstreams simultaneously with minimal supervision
• Collaborate closely with partners to deliver strategic, business-focused advice

What We're Looking For

• 3–6 years of experience in corporate finance
• Experience representing financial institutions, private credit lenders, or borrowers in finance transactions
• Demonstrated experience handling loan originations and/or real estate financings
• A JD and previous experience working in a law firm
• Excellent academic credentials and strong drafting skills
• The ability to independently manage assignments while thriving in a collaborative team environment

Compensation & Structure

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $180,000–$315,000, depending on experience, skill set, and office location. The broader compensation package includes performance-based and discretionary bonuses, comprehensive health and insurance benefits, and a 401(k) program.

The firm supports a hybrid structure that balances meaningful in-office collaboration with professional flexibility, fostering both client service excellence and sustainable work practices.

Why Consider This Platform

This is an opportunity to join a nationally respected finance practice with consistent deal flow and strong internal mentorship. Attorneys here are empowered to deepen their transactional expertise, build durable client relationships, and develop into trusted advisors in complex credit and lending matters.

If you are looking to elevate your finance practice within a forward-thinking and collaborative environment, this role offers both immediate impact and long-term trajectory.

To be considered, please contact Freddie at with your resume, cover letter, and law school transcript, deal sheet/representative matters.

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About the Position:

Our client, a global private markets investment manager, is actively seeking an attorney with 8-15 years of fund formation experience to join its Legal team in Chicago as Principal, Legal Counsel (Fund Formation). This established, employee-owned firm boasts a positive culture of collaboration and a commitment to professional development, with clients including leading public and corporate pension plans, foundations, endowments, insurance companies, registered investment advisors, and high net worth individuals worldwide.

Local/Illinois attorneys please; no relocates.

Highlights:

· Excellent compensation and benefits

· 100% employee-owned company

· Named a best place to work for money management

· Future opportunity for equity/ownership

· Hybrid position (3 days in office)

Responsibilities:

· Assist with the coordination, structuring, formation and negotiation of private equity/credit investment funds and separate accounts (primarily closed-end funds, but also registered funds)

· Assist with management of corporate documentation, corporate contracting and other general legal matters

· Oversee closing documentation and ensure compliance with company guidelines

· Work closely with business units to identify and address legal and regulatory issues

· Assist with and coordinate offerings, including overseeing documentation and regulatory filings associated with such offerings

· Update policies and procedures as needed and prepare required documentation

· Maintain internal records, checklists, spreadsheets, and other tracking devices

· Perform other ad hoc projects as assigned

Required Qualifications:

· 8-15 years of sophisticated fund formation experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department

· Experience with private investment fund formation and structuring

· Experience advising general partners/management companies on matters related to fund formation and day-to-day operations transactions in fund formation

· Private credit experience is a plus

Location:

Chicago, IL (Hybrid); Local candidates only

Compensation:

The anticipated base compensation for this position is $300,000 - $325,000.

About Us:

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is Chicago's leading legal search firm. We leverage our more than 30 years of experience in the Chicago legal market to assist attorneys and paralegals seeking new opportunities and employers searching for top legal talent.

Director of Wealth Transfer Strategy | Chicago or St. Louis

• Current or prior law firm experience required
• LL.M. a plus
• 10+ years of sophisticated estate planning experience
• Extensive client contact
• Ability to assist advisors in closing new business opportunities; business development and prospecting are not required.
• $300's - 400's total compensation, in addition to an excellent benefits package

The firm is seeking an Estate Planning Attorney to lead the structuring and implementation of complex estate planning, wealth transfer, and business succession matters for ultra-high-net-worth families and family offices. This role serves as a technical authority, reviewing and designing sophisticated planning structures and advising on multi-generational strategies, governance considerations, and closely held business interests.

Chicago or St. Louis - Relocation assistance available.

The Merker Group (a well respected National legal recruiting firm), is working on a role for a one of our top Am Law 100 firms in search of a sophisticated practitioner to represent a diverse portfolio of elite clients, including founders of emerging tech companies, principals at leading investment funds (PE/Hedge), and multi-generational high-net-worth families.

You will serve as a primary legal counselor, managing the intersection of personal wealth, corporate structure, and long-term legacy planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Advisory: Counsel clients on the full spectrum of financial affairs, including high-level estate and income tax optimization, corporate restructuring, and the governance of family offices and private trust companies.
• Advanced Wealth Transfer: Design and implement complex vehicles such as GRATs, SLATs, ILITs, and DIGTs to maximize tax efficiency and mitigate future disputes.
• Fiduciary Administration: Lead all aspects of estate and trust administration, including sophisticated modification strategies like trust decanting, mergers, and nonjudicial settlement agreements.
• Philanthropic Impact: Facilitate complex charitable goals through the establishment of private foundations, donor-advised funds (DAFs), and major grant arrangements.
• Tax Compliance: Oversee the preparation of intricate federal filings (e.g., Forms 706 and 709), navigating specialized tax code provisions such as GST allocations and payment extensions under Sections 6161 and 6166.

Candidate Qualifications

• Education: JD or LLM from an accredited institution.
• Experience: A minimum of 3+ years of dedicated experience in premium estate planning and GST tax strategy.
• Technical Proficiency: Proven track record drafting comprehensive testamentary and lifetime planning documents within an intricate legal framework.
• Analytical Rigor: Ability to conduct deep-dive legal research into multi-jurisdictional and cross-border tax issues.
• Licensure: Must be a member in good standing of a U.S. State Bar (with the ability to waive into the local jurisdiction if necessary).

Work Environment & Compensation

• Model: Modern hybrid work structure (partial in-office presence required in a major metropolitan hub).
• Compensation: Competitive market-based salary ($235k–$325k range) with a comprehensive executive benefits package and performance-based bonus eligibility.

Apply Now or email Kevin at to discuss confidentially.

Katten is a full-service law firm with approximately 700 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai. Clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services turn to Katten for counsel locally, nationally and internationally. The firm's core areas of practice include corporate, financial markets and funds, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, structured finance and securitization, transactional tax planning, private credit and private wealth. Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.

Real Estate Paralegal

The Real Estate Paralegal supports sophisticated, high-value commercial transactions involving multiple properties, financing structures, and tight deadlines. Under the general direction of the Paralegal Manager, supervising attorney(s) and according to established Firm policies and procedures, the Paralegal is responsible for providing paralegal support and assistance to attorneys in the coordination, management and supervision of all aspects of real estate transactions.

The Paralegal's primary responsibility is the review, analysis, and coordination of due diligence for commercial transactions. This includes the review of title commitments and underlying recorded title documents, ALTA surveys, and zoning reports. This is a hands-on, detail-heavy, deadline-driven real estate paralegal role that requires accuracy, speed, judgment, and follow-through. Additional responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the review the review and preparation of UCC filings, review and abstract of leases/estoppels/SNDAs, and other tasks related to sophisticated commercial real estate closings. The Paralegal will coordinate closely with attorneys, title companies and underwriters, surveyors, zoning consultants, and internal teams. The Paralegal maintains professionalism and strict confidentiality in all client and Firm matters.

This role is best suited for candidates comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where accuracy and responsiveness are critical to closing timelines. Strong candidates for this role typically have hands-on experience with:

• Reviewing and analyzing title commitments and exception documentsInterpreting ALTA surveys and zoning reports
• Identifying and resolving diligence issues impacting closings
• Coordinating directly with title companies and third-party consultants
• Supporting complex commercial transactions

The Real Estate Paralegal position can be located in the Chicago or Charlotte office. Katten offers a hybrid work model, allowing the flexibility to work both on-site and remotely on a regular basis (KattenFlex).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following. Other duties may be requested and/or assigned. Essential functions are primary job duties that an individual must be able to perform successfully with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Review and analyze title commitments, policies, and underlying title documents.
• Interpret and analyze ALTA surveys and zoning reports for transactional impact.
• Review and summarize declarations, REAs, and CCRs for material restrictions or risks.
• Proactive communication and coordination with third parties to finalize diligence matters on tight deadlines.
• Prepare and/or review UCC Financing Statements.
• Review and summarize UCC/lien/judgment searches.
• Manage multiple active deals at different stages simultaneously.
• Collaborate with other members of the National Due Diligence Team.
• Coordinate and assist with documentation for closing and post-closing requirements.
• Perform lease abstracting.
• Maintain up-to-date time reports to ensure accurate client billing.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• On a case-by-case basis, may supervise the work performed by Project Assistant and/or Paralegal I and II staff.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Firm's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, training, and providing input into the performance appraisal process.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree and five or more years progressive work experience in the real estate transactional area preferably in a law firm environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Legal research knowledge and ability to use law library are required. Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited paralegal program a plus.
• Applicable knowledge, experience, and proficiency in title, survey, and zoning review and analysis, UCC searches and preparation, and lease abstracting.
• Computer proficient with experience and working knowledge of real estate-related databases, internet research, due diligence, Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Excellent organizational skills including record keeping, data collection, and system information. Ability to compile and analyze data and furnish concise, detailed information in report format, written correspondence, e-mail, or verbally.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to communicate with courtesy and diplomacy, efficiently follow written and verbal instructions, provide information and training, and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of attorneys, paralegals, clients, staff, and outside contacts.
• Exhibit high degree of initiative with excellent analytical, technical, and critical-thinking skills requiring an aptitude for detail, precision, and logic in order to analyze and research real estate transactional data, process information, conduct legal research, and perform essential duties.
• Dependable team player with the ability to act independently and make decisions within scope of the position's responsibilities. Proactive with excellent troubleshooting, problem resolution, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and oversee numerous tasks from inception to completion, and ensure work is completed within strict deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment, and adapt to changes in workflow.
• Possess excellent knowledge of reading, writing, grammar, spelling, punctuation, proofreading, and formatting in order to interpret source data, prepare real estate transactional documents and forms, proofread material for grammatical, typographical, and spelling errors, and perform file maintenance.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and apply mathematical concepts when computing, reconciling balances, and verifying numerical data on forms and documents.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including computer, laser printer, telephone, photocopier, calculator, scanner, facsimile, etc.
• Ability to occasionally retrieve and distribute files, written documentation and copies, or office supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Work occasionally requires more than 37.5 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position. Candidates must be comfortable with a flexible schedule including occasional after-hours email monitoring and responsiveness during peak periods or urgent matters.
• Ability and availability to travel to other Firm locations when required.

The annualized salary range for this position can range between $80,000 to $130,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on location, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

We offer an outstanding benefit package which includes: medical/dental/vision, 401k with employer contribution, parental leave, transportation fringe benefit program, back-up care option, generous paid time off policy and long-term and short-term disability policies.

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP in 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.

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Strategy Associate

mHUB is seeking a Strategy Associate to support organizational strategy, high-impact initiatives, and executive communications for the organization at-large, including mHUB's incubator, innovation consulting, and venture capital and real estate investment activities. This role partners closely with senior leadership to help translate vision into action, bringing analytical skills, structure, and strong storytelling to the organization's most important priorities.

We are looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments and is excited to work at the intersection of innovation, venture capital and real estate investment, and economic development. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain visibility into executive decision-making while contributing meaningfully to strategic initiatives that shape the future of manufacturing and hardtech-based economic development.

You will be a strong fit for this role if you are intellectually curious, detail-oriented, and energized by complex, high-impact work. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable building financial and market analyses and drafting thought leadership, synthesizing research and preparing board materials, and moving fluidly between analysis and communication. This role is ideal for someone who doesn't mind getting into the details, building the decks, running the analysis, tackling administrative tasks, and managing the follow-through to support how key decisions are made.

The Strategy Associate reports to and works in close partnership with the Chief of Staff to execute against the priorities of the Office of the CEO: supporting planning, market analysis, strategic initiative management, governance processes, and CEO/Managing Partner communications. This position is ideal for someone looking to deepen their experience in strategy, leadership operations, and organizational growth within a mission-driven, innovation-focused organization.

Description of Responsibilities

• Partner with the Chief of Staff to manage enterprise priorities, ensuring strategic initiatives are well-designed, clearly communicated, and executed with discipline and follow-through.
• Support the design and management of cross-functional strategic initiatives, including developing project plans, tracking milestones and risks, and providing clear status updates to executive leadership.
• Conduct research, market assessments, and competitive analyses to inform strategic planning, new program development, and growth opportunities.
• Develop strategic frameworks, business cases, and briefing materials to support executive decision-making across the nonprofit and venture capital funds.
• Draft executive- and board-ready presentations, memos, and background materials that clearly synthesize complex information and surface key implications.
• Draft and refine CEO/Managing Partner communications, including internal updates, email management, mass communications, thought leadership pieces, and speaking materials, ensuring alignment between strategy and messaging.
• Support continued development and rollout of the organization's AI strategy, including implementing best practices across the team and leading development of key AI-enhanced products and features
• Monitor federal, state, and local policy and funding priorities to identify opportunities that align with mHUB's growth and economic development goals.
• Assist in the development of public and private funding strategies, including research, proposal support, and preparation of materials related to grants and capital opportunities.
• Organize and coordinate internal and external stakeholders required to advance enterprise initiatives, including convening working sessions, preparing materials, and managing follow-up.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of high-priority initiatives and alignment with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail; able to bring structure to ambiguity and follow through on complex, multi-step initiatives.
• Technology and AI fluency to support continued adoption across the organization.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize large amounts of information into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting executive-level materials.
• Ability to move between strategic thinking and detail-oriented execution, with a bias towards action and getting things done.
• Comfort working independently while maintaining strong collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate needs before they arise.
• Intellectual curiosity, humility, and a willingness to take ownership of both high-visibility and behind-the-scenes administrative and operational work.
• Comfort operating in environments where priorities evolve quickly and ambiguity is the norm.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, with 3–5 years of professional experience in strategy, consulting, project management, public policy, economic development, venture, or a related field.
• Advanced degrees in business, public policy, urban planning, economics, or related discipline welcomed, but demonstrated experience executing complex initiatives in real-world environments is more important.
• Experience supporting public or private funding strategies, grant writing, or capital formation efforts preferred.
• Proven experience designing, developing, and deploying AI agents—including fine‐tuning, instruction‐training, or pre‐training large language models (LLMs) using modern machine‐learning frameworks.
• Experience working in entrepreneurial, mission-driven, or cross-sector environments preferred.

Work Details, Salary and Duration

• This position is full-time and open for immediate hire
• This position will be onsite/in-person 5-days a week at mHUB's facility in Chicago
• Salary range is $85,000-95,000, commensurate with experience
• Competitive benefits package

Request for Applications

If interested, please submit the following to with the subject: Application – Strategy Associate.

• Resume/CV
• 1-page cover letter highlighting relevant experience

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so please submit as soon as you become aware of and interested in the role.

Are you a recent graduate looking to build a career as a consultant or advisor in the sports industry?

International Sports Management (ISM) is the global leader in executive hosting and ticketing strategy for 40+ premier global events annually. From the College Football Playoff National Championship to the World Cup and the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, we partner with Fortune 1000 companies to help them strategically leverage sports as a business development and client engagement tool.

We are growing our downtown Chicago headquarters and seeking ambitious, business-minded graduates who want to develop into trusted advisors in the sports space — not just salespeople. The expansion to our team will begin with training conducted by all of our Chicago management team in late March.

Why This Role Is Different:

This is not transactional ticket sales. This is sports business consulting.

As a Client Advisor, you will:

• Advise C-level executives at Fortune 1000 companies and beyond on how to use our executive hosting facilities to drive revenue, retain clients, and incentivize top performers
• Learn how corporations structure entertainment budgets and ROI strategies
• Manage the full consultative sales cycle from prospecting to strategic account management
• Develop executive-level communication skills early in your career
• Build a national network across major U.S. markets

You will start in business development to build your foundation, but as you gain success, your role evolves into account strategy and long-term partnership management. Many of our managers began in this exact role and advanced into leadership within their first 18 months.

The Professional Development Advantage

For graduates interested in becoming sports consultants, advisors, or leaders in the business of sports, this role builds:

• Executive presence and C-suite communication skills
• Financially driven, performance-based business acumen
• Strategic thinking around client acquisition and retention
• Negotiation and closing skills
• Confidence operating in high-stakes business environments

You won't be watching the sports industry from the sidelines, you'll be learning how major corporations invest in it.

What We Provide

• Structured, hands-on training designed for recent graduates or individuals launching a sales/customer facing career
• Continuous mentorship from managers who started in your seat
• Base salary + uncapped commission
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual incentives with cash & prize bonuses
• Medical/dental benefits and 401(k) with company match
• Over four weeks of total paid time off in 2025 (vacation + holidays)
• First-year earnings average: $55K–$75K+
• Year two earning potential: $80K+
• Clear pathway to sales leadership within 18 months

Who Thrives Here

• Recent graduates (Business, Sports Management, Communications, Finance, or related fields preferred)
• Competitive, financially motivated individuals
• Strong communicators who are comfortable speaking with executives
• Individuals seeking a fast-paced, performance-driven culture
• Those willing to commit to mastering the 8–12 month learning curve to be successful

If your long-term goal is to become a trusted advisor in the sports industry — whether in consulting, partnerships, or executive leadership — this is where you build the foundation.

Launch your career in the business of sports.

Apply now to join ISM's growing Chicago headquarters and start building your path toward sports advisory and leadership.

Reminder:

Our projected in-office training will begin later this month. If you will be relocating in the future or are not available in that time frame for full time employment in our Downtown Chicago Office (located in the Loop on Michigan Avenue), please check out our website for future employment opportunities:

HR Operations Leader (Temp‐to‐Hire)

Hybrid | Chicago, IL

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a well‐established, mission‐driven nonprofit organization based in Chicago that supports children, youth, and families across multiple service lines. This is a highly confidential, temp‐to‐hire opportunity with a strong intention to convert to permanent employment based on performance.

This role is intentionally structured as contract‐to‐hire to allow both the organization and the incoming leader to ensure long‐term alignment, cultural fit, and impact.

Position Overview

The HR Operations Leader will play a critical role in supporting and strengthening the organization's people operations during a period of growth and transformation. This position partners closely with executive leadership and oversees core HR functions, including systems, compensation, benefits, payroll, and HRIS.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support HR operations across HRIS, compensation, benefits, payroll, and reporting
• Manage and develop a small team within HR operations (HRIS, comp & benefits, payroll, and potential analytics support)
• Partner closely with executive leadership on people operations strategy and execution
• Ensure HR systems, processes, and data integrity support a growing organization
• Operate effectively in a hybrid environment

Required Qualifications

• 5–10 years of progressive HR experience
• Non‐profit experience is required (organizational structure, compensation realities, and mission alignment)
• Strong HR operations background (systems, processes, and execution)
• Experience working with HRIS and payroll platforms
• Bachelor's degree required
• Ability to work hybrid (2 days onsite per week in Chicago

Work Schedule & Location

• Hybrid: 2 days onsite per week
• Standard business hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• 40 hours per week

Compensation

• Contract Hourly Rate: $45–$47/hour (commensurate with experience)
• Conversion Salary Cap: Up to $130,000 annually upon permanent hire
• Strong intent to hire permanently based on performance and organizational fit