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Cushman & Wakefield

<div>Job Title
Assistant General Counsel - Securities and Corporate
Job Description Summary
The Assistant General Counsel - Securities and Corporate reports to and works closely with the Deputy General Counsel, the Chief Legal Officer, as well as other commercial and corporate leaders. The role will oversee public company reporting and disclosure, securities law compliance, corporate governance, and other corporate matters. This role will work closely with senior management, finance, investor relations, and other teams to ensure the Company meets its obligations as a global, publicly traded organization.
Job Description
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Advise on compliance with U.S. securities laws, SEC regulations, NYSE stock exchange requirements, and applicable international securities regimes.</li><li>
Lead the preparation, review, and filing of periodic and current SEC reports (e.g., Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), proxy statements, Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, 5) and other public disclosures.</li><li>
Advise on Section 16 reporting, insider trading compliance, and Rule 10b5-1 trading plans.</li><li>
Oversee drafting and review of earnings releases, investor presentations, press releases, and other shareholder and public communications.</li><li>
Oversee securities-related aspects of equity compensation programs, executive compensation disclosures, and related governance disclosures.</li><li>
Provide support on corporate governance matters, including board and committee processes, policies, minutes, resolutions, and governance trends.</li><li>
Advise on shareholder proposals, proxy advisory firm recommendations (e.g., ISS, Glass Lewis), and annual meeting planning.</li><li>
Support shareholder outreach and Sustainability-related disclosures.</li><li>
Manage subsidiary maintenance matters.</li><li>
Assist with legal entity rational projects.</li><li>
Support General corporate matters as requested by Deputy GC and Chief Legal Officer.</li><li>
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, IR, HR, Compliance, Tax) on disclosure controls and procedures, risk management, and strategic initiatives.</li><li>
Monitor and analyze emerging legal, regulatory, and governance developments that impact the company and its shareholders.</li><li>
Manage outside counsel and advise on cost-effective strategies for securities and governance matters.</li><li>
Performs other related duties as required or requested.</li></ul>
Requirements:<ul><li>
Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school and a member in good standing of a U.S. state bar.</li><li>
8+ years relevant experience, with significant exposure to securities law and public company governance.</li><li>
Prior in-house experience at a public company or law firm experience advising public companies.</li><li>
Deep knowledge of SEC rules, NYSE listing standards, and corporate governance trends.</li><li>
Experience with global subsidiary management and legal entity rationalization.</li><li>
Sound judgment and ability to make decisions under pressure with imperfect information.</li><li>
Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>
Ability to provide clear and concise, business-oriented legal advice.</li><li>
Willingness to be accountable as appropriate and with an appropriate risk tolerance as defined by the company.</li><li>
Skilled at working in a matrix environment and possessing emotional intelligence to be successful in such an environment.</li><li>
Impeccable professional integrity and trustworthiness.</li><li>
Ability to travel up to 10%.</li></ul> 

Cushman &amp; Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. 

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate&rsquo;s experience and qualifications. 

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. 

The compensation for the position is: $ 242,250.00 - $285,000.00
Cushman &amp; Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman &amp; Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
INCO: &ldquo;Cushman &amp; Wakefield&rdquo;</div>

Assistant General Counsel - Securities and Corporate

LINCOLN INTERNATIONAL

<div><div>We are trusted investment banking advisors to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and public and privately held companies around the world. Our services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and valuation and fairness opinions. As one tightly integrated team of more than 1,000 professionals across 15 countries, we offer an unmatched perspective on the global private capital markets, backed by superb execution and a deep commitment to client success. With extensive industry knowledge and relationships, timely market intelligence and strategic insights, we forge deep, productive client relationships that endure for decades. Learn more at www.lincolninternational.com.

At Lincoln International, we know that the success of our global organization is a direct outcome of the strength of our people. We encourage diversity of thought and create talent density by attracting, retaining and engaging high performers from all demographics, backgrounds and perspectives. We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a catalyst to foster innovation and creative problem solving, access the best candidates and adapt to a highly dynamic, competitive environment. We know that employing a diverse team and valuing the unique perspectives of our people allows us to better understand and serve the needs of our clients.

Lincoln International is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage you to read more about our commitment to diversity and Environmental, Social &amp; Governance (ESG) efforts.</div>
Lincoln International follows a hybrid work structure with an emphasis on in office collaboration. 
 
Our employees work in our offices Monday through Thursday each week, with the option to work remotely or from the office on Fridays.

Duties &amp; Responsibilities:

Lincoln International is seeking a full-time Associate General Counsel with significant capital markets/securities experience to join our Chicago-based legal team. Travel will generally not be required. This person will help coordinate and oversee the work of our outside counsel and junior in-house counsel and will have significant interaction with Lincoln International's bankers and senior leaders. Successful candidates should be committed to excellence and motivated by the prospect of building a leading, global M&amp;A advisory firm.

Key responsibilities include the following:
<ul>
<li>Corporate Legal Projects and Advice</li>
<li><ul><li>Work with the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel(s) and other attorneys and C-Suite Management on special corporate legal projects such as financings, acquisitions and integrations.</li>
<li>Act as lead in-house attorney with respect to securities filings and SEC matters.</li>
<li>Provide legal advice and act as a trusted advisor to our most senior management on risk management issues across multiple legal areas in consultation with the General Counsel and outside counsel as needed.</li>
</ul></li><li>Partnership and other corporate documentation</li>
<li><ul><li>Provide support to General Counsel regarding certain board matters and materials.</li>
<li>Responsible for organizing and maintaining official corporate records, including all partnership and corporation agreements and option and subscription agreements for new partners.</li>
<li>Assistance with drafting other corporate agreements such as consulting agreements, inter-company agreements and fee sharing agreements.</li>
</ul></li><li>International operations</li>
<li><ul><li>Assist Deputy General Counsel- Head of Legal, Europe with European legal matters.</li>
<li>Assist with the legal documentation related to the U.S. partnership's ownership in foreign entities.</li>
<li>Assist with the legal documentation related to the U.S. partnership's establishment of new Lincoln International entities abroad.</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>JD from a top-tier program and have a strong academic record (both undergraduate and graduate)</li>
<li>Licensed with at least one state bar accreditation</li>
<li>8-12 years of combined experience in securities/capital markets/corporate law at a top tier law firm and as in-house counsel; in-house experience at a public company prior to this position strongly preferred but not required</li>
<li>Strong verbal communication skills; able to effectively communicate with bankers and negotiate with clients, buyers, investors and lenders</li>
<li>Strong written communication skills</li>
<li>Ability to effectively multi-task and balance a variety of projects simultaneously</li>
<li>Desire and willingness to take ownership in a wide range of legal areas and develop expertise in consultation with outside counsel and the General Counsel</li>
<li>Confidence to work independently and exercise judgment on complex matters</li>
</ul>
Lincoln International provides an opportunity to work in a demanding, yet supportive, team-oriented environment. Successful candidates are assertive, self-motivated, detail oriented and can manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Insurance plan</li>
<li>VSP Vision Insurance</li>
<li>Delta Dental Insurance</li>
<li>LTD, STD and Life Insurance</li>
<li>401K Plan and Profit Share</li>
<li>Competitive salary</li>
<li>End of year nominal, discretionary annual bonus</li>
</ul>
Additional Information:

Lincoln International is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

#LI-HYBRID

#LI-CHI

The salary range for this role is $260,000-$275,000 on an annual basis. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Chicago. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

This job is also eligible for bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits to eligible employees.

You can apply for this role through LinkedIn or Lincoln's Company Page, or through Lincoln's Internal Jobs Board if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.<div>
Click here to view Lincoln International's Candidate Privacy Notices.</div></div>

Associate General Counsel, Securities

Union League Club of Chicago

<div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Position Title: Administrative Assistant</h4>
Reports to: Assistant General Manager, CFO and General Manager

Position Summary: Provides General Administrative support for Executive Management team.
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Essential Functions:</h4><ul><li>
Responsible for assisting in projects and various assignments as assigned by the Executive team.</li><li>
Assists with meeting minutes of various committees, specifically Finance, Food &amp; Beverage, Leadership, the Public Affairs committee, and the Art Committee.</li><li>
Assists in organizing and maintaining records for the Executive team.</li><li>
Open and organizes mail, including routing of inquiries to appropriate staff members.</li><li>
Receives visitors and telephone calls and refers them to appropriate individuals.</li><li>
Manages correspondence, reports, and purchase order requests for the Executive team.</li><li>
Handles purchase orders and AMEX statements.</li><li>
Assists with calendar coordination and communication.</li><li>
Arranges meetings and takes minutes as needed.</li><li>
Logs complimentary and complaint letters for Board and House committee; prepares replies to comment cards for signature.</li><li>
Assists with all Club events assigned by the Executive team, (some evenings &amp; weekends)</li><li>
If needed assists with the correspondence establishing reciprocity with other Clubs.</li><li>
Monitors and supervises the issuance of guest cards and introductory cards.</li><li>
Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Qualifications and Skills:</h4>
Education: Any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.

Experience: Three years&rsquo; prior administrative assistant experience in a corporate setting.
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Additional Skills:</h4><ul><li>
Minimum 50 wpm typing skills; proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.</li><li>
Has familiarity with taking minutes with an ability to do shorthand a plus.</li><li>
Knowledge of standard office equipment is required.</li><li>
The ability to communicate effectively, establish and maintain effective working relationships with all staff and general public required.</li><li>
Is either a Notary or is willing to become a Notary upon hiring.</li></ul></div>

Administrative Assistant

Maron Marvel Bradley Anderson & Tardy LLC

<div>Maron Marvel's devoted attorneys and staff work in synchrony to climb higher, smarter, and faster to elevate national litigation risk management. Our lawyers are focused on winning by being fearless, loyal, efficient, and steadfast. We are equally committed to making the world and legal profession better through dedicated DEI, community service, and attorney development work.
From the start, Maron Marvel attorneys had a passion for superior work product, a distinctive culture rooted in mass tort litigation, and an obsession with exceptional client service. Today, with over 100 attorneys in 14offices in 12states, Maron Marvel is best-in-show in national litigation risk management and mass tort defense. The firm serves as national, regional, and trial counsel to Fortune 500 companies with multiple operations located in the most dangerous plaintiff jurisdictions in the country. Maron Marvel's clients come from the energy, construction, manufacturing, technology, transportation, insurance, and liability-related industries. In addition to mass toxic torts, the firm also offers legal services concerning commercial disputes and liability-related defense.
Maron Marvel has an immediate opening for a legal assistant to join its Chicagooffice.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Assist in preparing a variety of litigation documents, such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and other related documents.</li><li>
Assist in filing legal documents with state and federal courts, including service of all documents upon parties and the Court, where required.</li><li>
Assist in the preparation and service of discovery and document productions.</li><li>
Track deposition calendar and maintain index of deposition summary memoranda.</li><li>
May be required to schedule and coordinate depositions, mediations, and other legal proceedings with court reporters, witnesses, outside counsel, opposing counsel and other parties, and maintain docket of litigation cases</li><li>
Experience handling multiple attorneys with full caseloads</li><li>
Assist with client engagement and retention, including preparation of engagement letter, conflict check, conflict waivers, and submitting information to open matters</li><li>
Provide overflow assistance as requested from different offices</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul><li>
High School diploma or its equivalent required, or Certificate or Degree from a Business School is preferred.</li><li>
Requires at least 5 years of legal secretarial, executive secretarial or secretarial administrative assistant experience, preferably with a large sized law or professional firm.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of court rules and litigation procedures.</li><li>
In depth knowledge of legal documents and terminology.</li><li>
Excellent time-management and organizational skills.</li><li>
Strong secretarial skills including typing, proofreading, spelling, grammar, and math.</li><li>
Ability to organize and prioritize workload and use own judgment in decision making on how to adequately and efficiently meet all deadlines.</li><li>
Ability to take the initiative in handling projects and anticipating what needs to be done.</li></ul></div>

Legal Assistant

Barry Callebaut Group

<div>
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company which has embraced the vision to delight its customers, while out-performing its competitors, a business which is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is focused on being a best-in-class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living BC&rsquo;s Values and of course loving chocolate.
 
 
 The Legal Counsel, US, to be based in our Americas headquarters in Chicago, will manage a broad range of corporate, commercial, litigation, legal operations and compliance matters as part of a dynamic and diverse global legal team.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities Include
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Provide general legal advice to the business and proactively manage and mitigate legal and regulatory risks related to the United States and the Americas region
 </li>
 <li>
 Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements (e.g. sales, outsourcing, supply, distribution, consulting, confidentiality agreements, etc.)
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide support with respect to commercial disputes, settlement negotiations and litigation matters
 </li>
 <li>
 Support the Group legal operational functions, including management of database tools (corporate housekeeping, claims management and contract management)
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist the Group Compliance Officer on compliance matters
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 About You
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 J.D. from an accredited law school, with strong academic credentials, required
 </li>
 <li>
 2-5 years of experience as a practicing attorney in an internationally orientated law firm or a multinational company, ideally in a similar industry (i.e. food, manufacturing, commodity trading and sourcing)
 </li>
 <li>
 Valid, active license to practice law with capability to serve as in-house counsel in this role
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent drafting and communication skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Willingness to travel from time to time
 </li>
 <li>
 Spanish language skills a plus
 </li>
 <li>
 High degree of professional ethics and integrity
 </li>
 <li>
 High analytical and conceptual skills combined with the ability to simplify complex matters
 </li>
 <li>
 A flexible, proactive, solution-oriented mind-set with a &ldquo;can do&rdquo; spirit and the ability to pragmatically solve all kind of legal issues/requests and being able to prioritize under pressure
 </li>
 <li>
 An open-minded, positive thinking and teamwork oriented attitude
 </li>
 <li>
 Integrity is one of the Group&rsquo;s core values and as Compliance will be part of the role, the successful candidate must have the personality and skills to serve as an example and train staff and management in ethical business conduct
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What You Can Expect From Barry Callebaut
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Salary Range of $137,000-170,000, based on experience and location, plus bonus and our comprehensive benefits package
 </li>
 <li>
 Paid time off, plus generous holiday time
 </li>
 <li>
 Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility
 </li>
 <li>
 An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women&rsquo;s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth
 </li>
 <li>
 Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity &amp; Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we&rsquo;ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong.
 
 #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.
 
</div>

Legal Counsel, US

Swoon

<div>
 
 
 Are you an attorney who is eager to contribute to a global leader in consumer services and operational innovation, known for its iconic brand and fast-paced corporate culture? APPLY NOW!!!!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Title: Lawyer
 
 
 Location: Chicago, IL- Hybrid (onsite Tues, Wed, Thurs)
 
 
 
 Hours:
 
 M-F regular 40 hour work week; Core Hours 10-3 (flexible with start and end time)
 
 
 Type: Contract
 
 
 Pay: exactly $56/hour- no flex, exact rate
 
 
 Length: 3.5 months- ending 12/31/25, expected to start between 10/1-10/14
 
 
 Screenings: no tech, full panel drug and background once hired
 
 
 +optional benefits
 
 
 
 
 
 ⭐
 
 Must haves:
 
 
 
 &bull; Preference for an attorney with transactional and/or franchise law experience.
 
 
 &bull; Critical success factors for the position include the ability to interpret and apply franchise policies to individual situations and transactions, draft and manage a variety of agreements with careful attention to detail, and provide pragmatic and effective legal advice that advances the objectives of the business.
 
 
 &bull; Strong technical expertise, including transactional experience, and knowledge of the US legal system and laws.
 
 
 &bull; Strong people skills, including the ability to effectively influence others, and collaborate in a team environment.
 
 
 &bull; Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals both inside and outside the company.
 
 
 &bull; Strong results orientation to ensure business objectives are met and comply with all laws and regulations.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Associate Counsel
 
 
 
 U.S. Business Counsel and Franchising Team
 
 
 
 
 
 As a contract attorney on U.S. Business and Franchising Team, this attorney will provide legal counsel and support to the Company's franchise function, helping to create and revise critical agreements in support of company's relationship with its franchisees. The position reports to the Senior Counsel of the U.S. Business Counsel and Franchising Team.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Overall Responsibilities
 
 
 
 This attorney will assist in the preparation and completion of documentation for franchising restaurant franchise transactions, including helping to facilitate transactions including sales between operators, sale of company-owned restaurants and acquisitions of owner/operator restaurants.
 
 
 
 
 
 This attorney will support the lawyers who have responsibility and ownership for the effective handling of legal matters for Company's USA and key members of the U.S. leadership team.
 
 
 
 
 
 This person will work closely with various members of the Legal Department to ensure appropriate alignment, collaboration and consistency and to identify and implement best practices.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Required Qualifications
 
 
 
 &bull; Preference for an attorney with transactional and/or franchise law experience.
 
 
 &bull; Critical success factors for the position include the ability to interpret and apply franchise policies to individual situations and transactions, draft and manage a variety of agreements with careful attention to detail, and provide pragmatic and effective legal advice that advances the objectives of the business.
 
 
 &bull; Strong technical expertise, including transactional experience, and knowledge of the US legal system and laws.
 
 
 &bull; Strong people skills, including the ability to effectively influence others, and collaborate in a team environment.
 
 
 &bull; Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals both inside and outside the company.
 
 
 &bull; Strong results orientation to ensure business objectives are met and comply with all laws and regulations.
 
</div>

Attorney

<div>Maron Marvel's devoted attorneys and staff work in synchrony to climb higher, smarter, and faster to elevate national litigation risk management. Our lawyers are focused on winning by being fearless, loyal, efficient, and steadfast. We are equally committed to making the world and legal profession better through dedicated DEI, community service, and attorney development work.
From the start, Maron Marvel attorneys had a passion for superior work product, a distinctive culture rooted in mass tort litigation, and an obsession with exceptional client service. Today, with over 100 attorneys in 14offices in 12states, Maron Marvel is best-in-show in national litigation risk management and mass tort defense. The firm serves as national, regional, and trial counsel to Fortune 500 companies with multiple operations located in the most dangerous plaintiff jurisdictions in the country. Maron Marvel's clients come from the energy, construction, manufacturing, technology, transportation, insurance, and liability-related industries. In addition to mass toxic torts, the firm also offers legal services concerning commercial disputes and liability-related defense.
Maron Marvel has an immediate opening for aSenior Associate attorney to join its Chicago office. We are seeking an experienced (2 years to of counsel) civil litigator for our General Liability Practice Group. Successful candidates will have exceptional research, writing, and litigation skills.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Proactive case management from start to finish in both state and federal courts</li><li>
Drafting of pleadings, written discovery, motions, and research therefore</li><li>
Frequent client communications and reporting</li><li>
Comprehensive legal analysis, case evaluations, and strategy recommendations
</li><li>Expert witness coordination and collaboration</li><li>
Deposition, court hearing, and mediation attendance</li><li>
Trial preparation and attendance</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<ul><li>J.D. degree from an accredited law school</li><li>
Licensed to practice in Illinois and Indiana (other states a plus, but not required)</li><li>
2 years to of counsel experience inlitigation in both state and federal courts</li><li>
Demonstrated ability and desire to manage caseload proactively from start to finish</li><li>
Strong work ethic, ability to self-manage and work in a team environment</li><li>
Strong research ability, written and oral communication skills</li><li>
Strong organization and problem-solving skills</li><li>
Desire to deliver exceptional client service and contribute to continued client development</li><li>
Able to work from Chicago or Indianapolis.</li></ul></div>

Senior Associate

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