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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.

Looking for a platform to build your own book of business?

We're partnering with a growing Chicago firm seeking Associates in Real Estate, Finance, or Litigation. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys ready to transition from BigLaw and gain autonomy while developing client relationships.

About the Role

The firm is in growth mode and offers strong support for senior associates who want to build their own practice. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience in the areas of Real Estate, Finance, or Litigation, preferably from an AmLaw firm, and a strong desire to develop a book or grow an existing portable book.

Responsibilities

• Handle sophisticated matters in real estate, finance, or litigation
• Collaborate with partners and clients on complex transactions and disputes
• Contribute to business development and client relationship building

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school (strong academic record preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in real estate, finance, or litigation
• Desire and ability to build a book of business
• Licensed to practice in Illinois

What They Offer

• Salary: $175K–$220K depending on experience, plus discretionary bonus
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, and 3 weeks PTO
• Culture: Smart, collaborative team and strong mentorship
• Growth Opportunity: A platform to transition from supporting a BigLaw partner's book to building your own

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Insurance Claims Counsel – Complex Loss

(Property and Casualty), Chicago, IL

Producers National Corporation

Full-time, hybrid work schedule (3 days in-office per week), equal opportunity employer, resumes from search or staffing firms will be considered.

Direct line reporting to the General Counsel and supporting our Claims department we are seeking an experienced attorney to lead program-level large or complex loss management and, where warranted, directly work in partnership with Claims to successfully administer our most complex or visible claims. The preferred applicant will have experience in an insurance company general counsel environment or as a legal advisor to a Claims function handling a high-volume, low policy limit inventory. All candidates must demonstrate sound legal expertise coupled with capable business judgment, along with success in a highly regulated corporate environment that often requires responding to urgent requests for legal advice from senior management and key business partners, while proactively advising business risks and opportunities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Strategically partner with Claims leadership to review and manage large or unique risk matters. Assess carrier risk and Company exposure. Conduct and oversee thorough investigations at case inception to determine liability, causation and damages. Select, retain and manage outside counsel for litigated cases, and actively manage their activities and costs on large loss and routine matters. Attend and negotiate high-value claims at mediations, settlement conferences and trials. Advise Claims and senior management on best practices and improved strategies for claims administration, mitigation and reporting. Provide coaching, technical direction, and performance feedback on large loss claims to complex claims unit. Evaluate policy language to determine the scope of coverage, draft complex coverage letters, and communicate positions clearly. Ensure Company compliance with laws and industry standards in complex claims management.

Partner with other internal departments, such as underwriting, to manage risk, track changes in the law, and provide regular updates to executive management regarding industry trends and their impacts on the Company. Train and support adjusters on law updates in each operating jurisdiction. Provide corporate compliance support, legal support of strategic business initiatives, and other matters as may be assigned. Provide legal advice on varied corporate and transactional matters and negotiation of commercial contracts and dispute resolution on behalf of the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates, including with reference to the implementation of reinsurance agreements and claims administration agreements.

Identify and mitigate legal risk in challenging Claims issues and opportunities.

Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with senior management, the board of directors, shareholders and external stakeholders including clients, insurance producers and agents, outside counsel and other strategic partners.

Other duties as assigned including participation in special projects and support to other company teams and strategic third-party partners.

Minimum Job Requirements

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from ABA-accredited institution and member in good standing of a Bar (or equivalent).

10 years or more years of combined law firm, government, and/or in-house legal experience with increasing levels of responsibility involving the insurance industry, litigation, or commercial matters. First chair trial experience required.

Experience in transactional matters or litigation, preferably in the insurance or reinsurance industry. Superior oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and a positive attitude.

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., a multi-office national defense firm, is seeking Illinois licensed attorneys with Medical Malpractice/Long Term Care litigation defense experience for our Chicago, IL office. The ideal candidate would have 2+ years Med Mal/LTC litigation experience, preferably with 1st or 2nd chair trial experience. A Missouri license would be considered a plus.

Work would entail reviewing and preparing motions, covering hearings, preparing clients for depositions and attending depositions as well. We are in search of seasoned litigators who can handle files open to close

QPWB is the largest woman and minority owned law firm in the nation. Our culture supports creative entrepreneurs and we are dedicated to providing growth and career development opportunities. We are building succession plans and this is a great opportunity for attorneys passionate about creating and/or maintaining a vibrant litigation career.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in the State of Illinois
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent research abilities and written and oral communication skills

What We Offer

• Excellent Benefits including 401K match
• Exceptional growth and advancement opportunities
• Competitive Salary & training/mentoring programs
• Requirements
• Experience with medical records analysis
• Draft initial reports, interim reports, pre-trial reports, trials, appellate activity
• Draft discovery and respond to discovery
• Draft and respond to discovery related motions
• Regularly attend court appearances
• Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses and expert witnesses
• Draft motions for summary judgment
• 1st or 2nd chair trial experience

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.'s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients' goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.

The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms".

This position is for the role of an Of Counsel Attorney for the firm's Chicago Office.

In this role, the Of Counsel will work directly with the Litigation group in advising and defending employers in various workplace matters including investigations, administrative charges, state and federal lawsuits, among other areas of employment defense. The Of Counsel will work with a dynamic group of litigation attorneys and staff.

For Illinois, the expected salary range for this position is between $245,000-$277,500. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates ability to independently produce a quality work product
• Defense of agency charges of discrimination, lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and advice and counseling involving similar issues
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations and in arbitration in a broad range of employment matters, including discrimination, contract, employment tort and non-compete cases
• Work as part of a team, especially on larger cases

Skills and Educational Requirements:

• JD from accredited law school
• 8+ years of experience preferred employment law experience a plus
• IL Bar Admission preferred
• Excellent attention to detail, including working with document intensive cases
• Strong organizational and case management skills, including managing numerous cases at once
• Ability to work in a collaborative team and effectively utilize other professionals
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

About the Company

Our firm operates in a fast-paced environment, requiring the ability to juggle multiple assignments effectively. We value initiative and a commitment to excellence, encouraging candidates to go the extra mile to support both attorneys and colleagues across all experience levels.

About the Role

We seek an adaptable professional with a blend of paralegal and administrative skills, eager to develop expertise in state and federal court litigation. The candidate will receive comprehensive training in various aspects of litigation.

Responsibilities

• Draft and finalize summonses, motions, orders, discovery requests, demand letters, affidavits, and subpoenas
• File pleadings in state, federal, and appellate courts, as well as regulatory agencies (e.g., Illinois Department of Labor, EEOC)
• Communicate with judges' chambers, clerks, sheriffs' offices, and process servers regarding filings and service of legal documents
• Coordinate depositions, court reporters, and conference room bookings
• Proofread legal documents, including cite-checking using Bluebook Uniform Citation
• Prepare and organize court exhibits and assist with document productions
• Track and docket incoming and outgoing pleadings
• Maintain service lists for litigation matters
• Facilitate client communication related to case matters
• Enrolling attorneys in conferences and seminars
• Manage various administrative tasks, such as lunch reservations, conference room scheduling, and event coordination
• Prepare expense reports and billing letters
• Assist with holiday gifts for clients, if needed

Qualifications

A certificate from an ABA-approved Paralegal training program is preferred but not mandatory, as it demonstrates a commitment to the profession.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other legal software
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of working both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Preferred Skills

Strong word processing and communication skills are essential. Ideal candidates are proactive, client-focused, and willing to suggest improvements to existing processes.

Pay range and compensation package

This job description provides a general overview of expected duties and qualifications. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, nor does it constitute an employment contract. The Firm reserves the right to modify this description without prior notice.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Firm is committed to diversity and inclusivity.

Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.'s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable and share our clients' goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.

The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms".

This position will sit in our Chicago location.

For Illinois, the expected salary range for this position is between $215,000-$262,500. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases
• Provide advice and counsel to employers on a wide range of labor and employment laws and regulations

Skills and Educational Requirements:

• JD from an ABA accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
• 5+ years of litigation experience, employment law background strongly preferred
• Active IL bar admission or ability to obtain admission quickly
• Understanding of current court and employment-related agency (state and federal) procedures
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork , along with ability to work independently on various projects

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

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.

A respected Chicago-based firm is seeking a Senior Attorney with 7+ years of experience to join their dynamic team.

This is a hybrid role offering the flexibility to work remotely while staying connected to a collaborative, trial-focused environment. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in insurance defense litigation, a confident courtroom presence, and the ability to manage complex caseloads from inception through verdict.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and manage insurance defense cases, including personal injury, property damage, and coverage disputes (state & federal courts)
• Conduct depositions, mediations, and trials with minimal supervision
• Collaborate with clients, carriers, and internal teams to develop strategic litigation plans
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to firm growth

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 7 years of insurance defense litigation experience
• Proven trial experience and strong courtroom advocacy skills
• JD from an accredited law school + Illinois Bar (active/good standing)
• Excellent writing, negotiation, and client communication skills

Why This Role?

• Competitive compensation and bonus structure, $215K–$300K+ base
• Hybrid work model with flexible scheduling
• Supportive, trial-savvy team culture
• Opportunity to shape litigation strategy and make a real impact

Our client, a global growing manufacturer, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Corporate Counsel – Litigation to join their growing legal team. This role is responsible for managing and providing strategic guidance on all aspects of the company’s litigation matters, ensuring legal compliance, minimizing risk, and protecting the company’s operations and reputation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all stages litigation, including pre-trial, trial, and post-trial phases.
• Develop and implement litigation strategy in collaboration with external counsel, considering risk management and cost-benefit analysis.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and briefs, ensuring compliance with legal standards and internal policies.
• Conduct legal research and analyze relevant case law, statutes, and regulations to support litigation strategy.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, including executives and managers, regarding litigation risks, status, and potential outcomes.
• Manage and coordinate relationships with external counsel, ensuring clear instructions, timely information sharing, and high-quality representation.
• Represent in court as authorized by the applicable bar or governing body, including simple court cases.
• Identify and manage litigation risks proactively to minimize potential operational, financial, or reputational impact.
• Stay up-to-date on legal developments, court rules, and regulatory changes relevant to corporate litigation.
• Ensure compliance with all ethical and legal obligations related to litigation matters.
• Manage external counsel budget.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) from an accredited U.S. or internationally recognized law school.
• 5+ years of relevant litigation experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal concepts to executives and stakeholders.
• Mandarin language skills highly desired, particularly for cross-border matters involving China and Asia-based operations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while maintaining professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.