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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.

About the Position:

Our client, a well-funded global nonprofit organization headquartered in a northern suburb, is actively seeking an attorney with 5-10+ years of significant large law firm corporate/transactional experience to join its dynamic and growing legal team as an Assistant General Counsel. The lawyer in this position will work closely alongside the Chief Legal Officer as well as other members of the legal team and will have broad responsiblities, including drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts and agreements, serving as a trusted advisor to business leaders, and playing a key role in supporting the organization’s continued growth and strategic initiatives.

Local/Illinois candidates only. No relocates please.

Highlights:

• Collegial and collaborative environment

• Interesting and impactful work

• Mission-driven, nonprofit organization with a 100+ year legacy

• Strong culture of professional development, recognition, and growth

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to business leaders, providing strategic guidance on contracts, risk mitigation, disputes, intellectual property, and key initiatives

• Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a wide range of commercial, transactional, and research-related agreements and contracts

• Collaborate with internal legal colleagues and cross-functionally with other teams to resolve complex issues related to projects, contracts, commercial operations, compliance, and other business matters

• Advise on intellectual property matters, litigation, investigations, and disputes as needed

• Provide guidance on compliance matters and develop policies, processes, and controls to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations

• Manage legal support for strategic initiatives, coordinating efforts across the legal team to provide expert guidance and harmonize solutions to complex legal issues

• Consult with internal and external counsel as needed to address legal concerns and ensure comprehensive legal support

• Contribute to and/or lead other department specific and cross-functional initiatives

• Support corporate governance matters, including board and committee activities and preparation of related materials

Required Qualifications:

• 5-10+ years of large law firm corporate experience, specifically including strong commercial contracting and transactional experience

• Significant in-house experience handling complex commercial contracts is a plus

• Background at a nonprofit, academic, or research organization is a plus

Location:

Northern Chicago suburb, Illinois (Hybrid); Local/Illinois candidates only.

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $175,000 – $235,000, 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.

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.

About the Position:

Our client, one of the largest global law firms, has an active need for corporate M&A/private equity lawyers to join as mid- to senior-level associates in their Chicago office headquarters. This firm’s award-winning, globally integrated team of corporate lawyers spans across four continents, and has extensive experience advising on a variety of complex, cross-border and high-profile, strategic transactions.

Highlights:

· Top-ranked in Corporate Law by Best Lawyers, Chambers USA, and The Legal 500

· Named as a “Transaction Power Player” by BTI Consulting

· Named among one of the leading firms in The American Lawyer’s Midlevel Associates Survey

Responsibilities:

· Lead complex M&A and private equity transactions from inception through closing

· Draft a variety of transaction-related documents

· Handle general corporate matters for private equity funds, their portfolio companies, and other public and privately held businesses

Required Qualifications:

· 3-7 years of corporate M&A and private equity transactions experience

· Large law firm experience preferred

· Excellent academic credentials

Location:

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $260,000 - $435,000.

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.

Pacific International has been exclusively retained by a global leader in the development and production of consumer electronic components, enabling their customers to innovate and expand capabilities.

As they have sustained themselves as a global market leader, they are looking for an Account Director to further expand their reach in the consumer electronics industry. This is a highly visible position with the opportunity to build and deploy strategies for a global organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead customer strategy, serving as the primary point of contact and building strong cross‑functional relationships while overseeing commercial and technical initiatives.
• Identify new technology opportunities, expand engagement across business units, and pursue growth with additional OEMs by aligning solutions to customer roadmaps.
• Coordinate with global engineering, operations, and program teams to drive successful development from concept through mass production.
• Lead pricing negotiations, contract and agreement reviews, and annual planning to drive revenue growth while ensuring profitability and long‑term alignment.
• Monitor market trends, emerging technologies, and competitive activity to guide strategy.
• Maintain accurate forecasting, pipeline visibility, and account documentation using CRM and internal tools.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or a related field
• 7-10+ years of sales experience in the consumer electronics or electronic component industry.
• Direct experience managing relationships with consumer electronic OEMs is required.
• Experience managing global customers,
• Proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder accounts within the consumer electronics industry.

About Pacific International Executive Search:

Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C-suite, senior-level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward-thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever-evolving business landscape.

Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C-suite and mid- to senior-level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally.

Diversity Statement:

At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager

• Bachelor's degree in Science
• Food and beverage industry
• Certifications: SQF Practitioner Certificate, HACCP and PCQI
• In-depth knowledge of FDA regulations, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and HACCP principles.
• Strong experience in QA/QC processes including conducting quality audits.
• Oversee daily, weekly, and deep-cleaning operations, ensuring equipment is properly sanitized and ready for production.

Are you looking to make a career change to a rapidly growing company? This exciting opportunity offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance and paid PTO. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this opportunity could be the right fit for you

Very Competitive Benefits Package

Excellent Growth and advancement opportunities

Employment Type:

Full-time

Job Requirements and Duties:

• Bachelor's degree in Science
• 5 plus years of food manufacturing industry experience
• Certifications: SQF Practitioner Certificate, HACCP and PCQI
• Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) in accordance the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule
• In-depth knowledge of FDA regulations, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and HACCP principles.
• Strong experience in QA/QC processes including conducting quality audits.
• Manage the Food Fraud Program and Plant Security/Vulnerability Programs
• Assist in New Customer Setups by verifying internal documentation matches customer specification requirements
• Write, maintain, and improve quality system SOPs
• Provide oversight and leadership of facility Quality Assurance team. Responsible for hiring and team member development
• Manage the day to day operation of all quality function
• Lead the team in the execution of HACCP plans and ensure proper documentation is maintained
• Ensuring that manufacturing processes comply with standards at both National/ International level
• Review SOPs & specifications
• Oversee all aspects of daily quality operations
• Manage budgeting
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State and Local food safety regulations
• Understanding of industry standards of Food Safety and Quality
• Supports and participate to all the internal/external audits
• Review test results
• Provide, and oversee, inspection activity for product throughout production cycle
• Apply total quality management tools and approaches to analytical and reporting processes
• Schedule and coordinate preparations for product inspections and testing
• Work to resolve noncompliance issues with materials or final product
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and organizational skills

Benefits:

• Great Pay
• Very Competitive Benefits Package
• Excellent work environment with growth opportunities
• Immediate Hire

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Pacific International has been retained by a leading North American food manufacturing organization as it continues its journey of operational excellence and technical transformation across its high-volume processing facilities. With a flagship site in California producing ready-to-eat deli products for national retail and foodservice partners, the company is investing in elevating its food safety and quality programs across the board.

With this, they are seeking a confident and detail-oriented FSQA Manager to serve as a strategic partner to the Director of FSQA and Regulatory Science. This individual will play a key role in enhancing food safety, strengthening audit performance, and helping drive the next phase of program maturity in a USDA- and FDA-regulated, SQF-certified environment. This is a highly visible leadership position within a 1,000+ person facility and a critical hire for the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead USDA, FDA, third-party, and customer audits across all stages of preparation, execution, and follow-up
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners in Operations, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to ensure regulatory and customer standards are met
• Support and eventually co-lead the development of SQF and internal compliance programs, including training, document control, and validation systems
• Manage or support the supplier approval program, spec management, and customer complaint resolution processes
• Serve as the site’s technical expert in food safety, helping to proactively identify risks and drive continuous improvement
• Strong knowledge of USDA and FDA regulations and experience working in dual-regulated food manufacturing environments
• Certified SQF Practitioner and PCQI, with a successful track record leading audits and maintaining certification
• Experience building or restructuring FSQA programs and policies from the ground up
• Clear, confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
• Ability to earn trust and influence across cross-functional teams and plant leadership

About Pacific International Executive Search:

Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C-suite, senior-level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward-thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever-evolving business landscape.

Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C-suite and mid- to senior-level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally.

Diversity Statement:

At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

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Director of Manufacturing(Food Manufacturing)

Local candidates only.

Director of Manufacturing(Food Manufacturing) provides executive leadership for all manufacturing operations across the organization, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality production of food products. This role directs plant leadership teams, oversees multi‑facility operations, and drives strategic initiatives that strengthen productivity, cost performance, food safety, and organizational scalability.

Are you looking to make a career change to a rapidly growing company? This exciting opportunity offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance and paid PTO. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this opportunity could be the right fit for you

• Great Opportunity
• Excellent Benefits
• Growth Opportunities
• Great Pay

Core Responsibilities:

• Oversee all manufacturing operations, including production, engineering, maintenance, sanitation, and packaging across one or more facilities.
• Develop and execute long‑term operational strategies that support growth, capacity expansion, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and manage KPIs for safety, quality, throughput, labor efficiency, waste reduction, and cost performance.
• Ensure consistent execution of production plans to meet customer demand, service levels, and profitability targets.
• Lead capital planning, equipment upgrades, and facility improvements to support operational excellence.
• Ensure full compliance with FDA, USDA, GFSI, HACCP, SQF, and all relevant regulatory and certification requirements.
• Partner with Quality leadership to maintain robust food safety programs, audit readiness, and corrective action processes.
• Champion a culture of sanitation, quality, and continuous improvement across all manufacturing sites.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 10–15+ years of progressive leadership experience in food manufacturing, CPG, or foodservice production.
• Prior experience as a senior operations leader (Director or VP level) with multi‑site responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR, and executive leadership.
• Proven success leading both strategic initiatives and hands‑on operational execution in a growth‑oriented environment.
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and large‑scale operational optimization.

Jasleen Kaur

Ajulia Executive Search is a search firm specializing in Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal and Pharmaceutical positions. This is a confidential search for one of our preferred clients. It is a direct hire position that includes competitive compensation and full comprehensive benefit package.

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Manufacturing Engineer

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to help improve production processes, support daily operations, and ensure products are made safely, efficiently, and with high quality. You will work with production teams, maintenance, and management to solve problems and keep manufacturing running smoothly.

• Manufacturing Industry experience
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or related methodologies preferred.

Are you looking to make a career change to a stable company? This exciting opportunity offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and paid PTO.Does this position match your future career goals? Then this opportunity could be the right fit for you.

Why should you apply?

• Competitive Salary
• Great Benefits

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Manufacturing Industry experience
• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles and manufacturing processes
• Improve and streamline manufacturing processes
• Support production teams with technical issues
• Help troubleshoot equipment problems with maintenance
• Create or update work instructions, process documents, and layouts
• Assist with new equipment, tools, and process changes
• Monitor production performance and suggest improvements
• Ensure safety and quality standards are followed
• Demonstrate strong urgency in troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving manufacturing equipment and processes to minimize downtime.
• Utilize SolidWorks CAD to design and develop product improvements, ensuring manufacturability and alignment with engineering standards.
• Continuously update CNC programs to improve efficiency, support model changes, and meet evolving production demands.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced production environment
• Comfortable using computers and basic engineering tools

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Production Manager(Food Manufacturing)

Manage all aspects of food production, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Are you looking to make a career change to a stable company? This exciting opportunity offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and paid PTO.Does this position match your future career goals? Then this opportunity could be the right fit for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet goals for safety, quality, output, waste, and labor efficiency.
• Use KPIs daily to track performance and hold teams accountable.
• Train, coach, and support supervisors, leads, and production staff.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP, OSHA, and all food safety rules.
• Monitor equipment and coordinate repairs when needed.
• Maintain accurate shift reports and production documentation.
• Communicate shift updates and issues to the day team and leadership.
• Promote teamwork and maintain a positive, productive work environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5+ years of leadership experience in food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of GMPs, HACCP, OSHA, and food safety regulations.
• Proven ability to manage KPIs (yield, downtime, waste, labor efficiency, etc.).
• Strong communication, coaching, and team‑building skills.
• Ability to lead a fast‑paced, high‑volume production environment.
• Solid problem‑solving skills and a hands‑on leadership style.
• Ability to work independently on an overnight shift with minimal supervision.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Full-time position with full benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid PTO

Jasleen Kaur

Ajulia Executive Search is a search firm specializing in Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal and Pharmaceutical positions. This is a confidential search for one of our preferred clients. It is a direct hire position that includes competitive compensation and full comprehensive benefit package.

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