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Carterwill Search

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  Associate &ndash; Corporate (M&amp;A &amp; Private Equity)
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  Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, or Orange County
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   What We Offer:
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   Competitive salary commensurate with experience
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   Comprehensive benefits package
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   Supportive, high-performance team culture
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   Strong professional development, mentorship, and advancement opportunities
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   About the Role:
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  Carterwill Search is recruiting for a top-tier global law firm seeking a highly skilled Corporate Associate to join its Mergers &amp; Acquisitions / Private Equity practice. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of complex corporate transactions, advising major institutional clients across industries in a fast-paced, intellectually rigorous environment.
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  The ideal candidate is an exceptional deal attorney with demonstrated experience managing sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions. You&rsquo;ll join a high-caliber bench of corporate lawyers, industry specialists, and former government practitioners, collaborating across disciplines such as capital markets, finance, tax, executive compensation, antitrust, and ESG.
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   Lead and support M&amp;A and private equity transactions from initial structuring through closing.
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   Draft and negotiate a wide range of core transaction documents, including purchase agreements, merger agreements, investment agreements, and ancillary filings.
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   Coordinate due diligence, regulatory strategy, and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless execution.
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   Provide strategic guidance to corporate clients, portfolio companies, boards, and investors on complex business, regulatory, and transactional issues.
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   Navigate antitrust, activism, governance, and cross-border considerations alongside senior legal and business advisors.
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   Collaborate with colleagues across financing, tax, executive compensation, capital markets, and litigation to deliver integrated, comprehensive client service.
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   Qualifications:
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   Minimum 2 years of experience in M&amp;A and private equity transactions (3rd&ndash;6th year associate level preferred).
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   Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client-facing skills.
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   Experience managing complex deal processes and working with cross-functional teams.
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   Ability to thrive in a demanding, fast-moving, global practice environment.
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   Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
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   Active bar membership in good standing.
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Corporate Lawyer

Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commision

<p>Are you looking for a challenging role within a public service organization that provides competitive compensation, an excellent benefits package, a hybrid work environment, and career growth opportunities? If so, the Illinois Supreme Court&rsquo;s Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) may be the place for you.</p><p>It is the mission of the ARDC to promote and protect the integrity of the legal profession, at the direction of the Supreme Court, by registering lawyers, conducting and producing education and outreach programs, investigating complaints of attorney misconduct and unauthorized practice of law, prosecuting lawyer disciplinary and unauthorized practice of law proceedings, and advocating for remedial action for victims of lawyer misconduct.</p><p>The ARDC is hiring multiple full-time attorneys to join the dedicated team of lawyers, investigators, paralegals, and administrative professionals in its Chicago Intake Division, which is responsible for screening and investigating complaints of lawyer misconduct and unauthorized practice, resolving problems between lawyers and complainants, and expeditiously identifying matters involving serious ethical infractions for referral to the agency&rsquo;s Litigation Division. This is an exciting opportunity to engage in challenging and meaningful public service work while making a difference in the lives of fellow Illinoisans and advancing the ethical and competent practice of law.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Analyze new complaints and reports to determine whether an investigation is warranted</li><li>Conduct investigations into lawyer conduct and the unauthorized practice of law</li><li>Communicate with complainants and lawyers regarding investigative matters both verbally and in writing as part of the investigative process</li><li>Facilitate the resolution of disputes and misunderstandings between complainants and respondent attorneys</li><li>Take statements of respondent attorneys and witnesses</li><li>Review and analyze investigative materials, including complaints, responses, witness statements, case files, court records, and financial records</li><li>Prepare investigation summaries, concluding correspondence and referral memoranda upon closure or referral of investigations</li><li>Respond to calls from the ARDC&rsquo;s Ethics Inquiry Program</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications and Desired Skills</b></p><ul><li>J.D. degree from an ABA - accredited law school and an active member of the bar in good standing</li><li>Active Illinois bar license (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly)</li><li>Minimum of 3-10 years of experience in the practice of law</li><li>Strong legal research, analytical, problem-solving, and writing skills</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with diverse groups of people</li><li>Highly organized with strong attention to detail, and excellent project and time management skills</li><li>Eagerness to learn about new areas of the law and apply knowledge to unique facts</li><li>Proven ability to independently manage a high volume and varied workload while maintaining a service-oriented attitude</li><li>Commitment to ARDC&rsquo;s mission and values</li></ul><p>The ARDC is committed to a culture of inclusion. We offer a hybrid schedule, a congenial work atmosphere, and an excellent benefits package including, medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, retirement plan, PTO, tuition reimbursement, parental leave and professional developmental offerings. Salary will be determined based on the candidate&rsquo;s experience and qualifications, with a targeted salary range of $104,000 to $130,000.</p><p>*Please submit a cover letter along with your resume*</p><p><i>The ARDC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to employment@iardc.org to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.</i></p><p>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent</p><p>Pay: $104,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>457(b)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Disability insurance</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid holidays</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>Are you located in the Chicagoland area and willing to commit to a hybrid work schedule?</li><li>Are you an active member of the Bar in good standing?</li></ul><p>Education:</p><ul><li>Doctorate (Required)</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Legal counsel: 3 years (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60601</p>

Intake Counsel

<p>Are you looking for a challenging role within a public service organization that provides competitive compensation, an excellent benefits package, a hybrid work environment, and career growth opportunities? If so, the Illinois Supreme Court&rsquo;s Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) may be the place for you.</p><p>It is the mission of the ARDC to promote and protect the integrity of the legal profession, at the direction of the Supreme Court, by registering lawyers, conducting and producing education and outreach programs, investigating complaints of attorney misconduct and unauthorized practice of law, prosecuting lawyer disciplinary and unauthorized practice of law proceedings, and advocating for remedial action for victims of lawyer misconduct.</p><p><b>ROLE SUMMARY</b></p><p>The Intake Group Manager is responsible for the leadership, supervision, and day-to-day management of an Intake division group, consisting of three to five lawyers and paralegals, investigator, and administrative support staff. This individual will ensure that complaints and reports of lawyer misconduct are thoroughly and expeditiously reviewed, analyzed, and processed in accordance with established rules and procedures and provide legal and strategic guidance to Group members to ensure fairness, consistency and excellence in the ARDC&rsquo;s review, investigation and resolution of complaints about lawyers. This role is central to the ARDC&rsquo;s purpose of protecting the public and its mission to preserve and advance the integrity of the legal profession.</p><p><b>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p><p><i><b>Processing of Complaints Alleging Attorney Misconduct</b></i></p><ul><li>Review and analyze incoming complaints and reports involving the conduct and fitness of lawyers who practice in Illinois to determine whether investigation is warranted</li><li>Conduct investigations into complaints and reports alleging lawyer misconduct</li><li>Facilitate the resolution of disputes and misunderstandings between complainants and respondent attorneys</li><li>Review and analyze investigative materials, including complaints, responses, witness statements, case files, court records, and financial records</li><li>Prepare investigation summaries, concluding correspondence and referral memoranda upon closure or referral of investigations</li></ul><p><i><b>Supervision and Team Leadership </b></i></p><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day operations of an Intake Group, ensuring Intake Counsel screen, investigate, and resolve complaints promptly, appropriately and with professionalism</li><li>Assign and prioritize cases while balancing compliance oversight, supportive engagement, and opportunities for staff development</li><li>Train, mentor, and guide Group members to promote the development of skills and competencies, and ensure fairness, consistency and excellence in the handling and disposition of complaints</li><li>Develop, implement, and refine efficient procedures and workflows to support timely and effective case management</li><li>Review and approve Intake Counsel recommendations for the disposition of individual investigations</li><li>Implement and maintain quality assurance measures, including audits of case files and reviews of staff interactions with complainants, respondents, and other stakeholders</li><li>Collaborate with the ARDC&rsquo;s Litigation Group Managers to ensure seamless transfer of Intake investigations referred to Litigation for further proceedings</li><li>Foster a team culture of empathy, accountability, and innovation, encouraging staff to contribute ideas for workflow and program enhancements</li></ul><p><i><b>Data Management and Reporting</b></i></p><ul><li>Ensure accurate, complete, and timely data entry of case-related information into the ARDC&rsquo;s case management system</li><li>Prepare and present reports, metrics, and analyses as required</li><li>Identify and analyze trends in complaints, reporting systemic issues that may impact the legal profession or legal consumers and suggest areas for policy modifications or educational initiatives</li></ul><p><i><b>Policy and Process Development</b></i></p><ul><li>Assist in developing, refining, and implementing Intake policies and procedures to promote consistency, fairness, efficiency, and best practices</li><li>Monitor and enforce benchmarks for timeliness, accuracy, and compliance in complaint handling</li><li>Contribute to modernization initiatives, including improvements to digital platforms, case management tools, and public-facing resources</li></ul><p><b>QUALIFICATIONS AND DESIRED SKILLS</b></p><ul><li>J.D. degree from an ABA - accredited law school and an active member of the bar in good standing</li><li>Active Illinois bar license (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly)</li><li>Minimum of 10 years of experience in the practice of law, five of those years in professional regulation</li><li>Previous supervisory or team management experience required</li><li>Strong legal research, analytical, problem-solving, and writing skills</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with diverse groups of people</li><li>Highly organized with strong attention to detail, and excellent project and time management skills</li><li>Proven ability to independently manage a high volume and varied workload while maintaining a service-oriented attitude</li><li>Commitment to ARDC&rsquo;s mission and values</li></ul><p>The ARDC is committed to a culture of inclusion. We offer a hybrid schedule, a congenial work atmosphere, and an excellent benefits package including, medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, retirement plan, PTO, tuition reimbursement, parental leave and professional developmental offerings. Salary will be determined based on the candidate&rsquo;s experience and qualifications, with a targeted salary range of $136,000 to $170,000.</p><p>*Please submit a cover letter along with your resume*</p><p><i>The ARDC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to employment@iardc.org to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.</i></p><p>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent</p><p>Pay: $136,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>457(b)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Disability insurance</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid holidays</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>Are you located in the Chicagoland area and willing to commit to a hybrid work schedule?</li><li>Are you an active member of the Bar in good standing?</li></ul><p>Education:</p><ul><li>Doctorate (Required)</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Legal counsel: 3 years (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60601</p>

Supervising Attorney - Intake Division

Latham & Watkins LLP

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About Latham &amp; Watkins
</b></h2><div><div><div>Latham &amp; Watkins is one of the world&rsquo;s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers globally and offer unmatched expertise and resources to help you grow from an intellectually curious self-starter into an exceptional lawyer. If you aspire to be the best, this is where you belong.
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the Practice Group
</b></h2><div><div><div>Latham&rsquo;s preeminent Investment Funds Practice draws on deep experience and global reach to advise the world&rsquo;s most sophisticated fund sponsors and investors.<br>
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We work across the full spectrum of private capital managers, serving as long-standing advisors to many of the most well-established global PE firms and asset management firms. We are also counsel to a broad range of emerging managers in the buyout, venture, and credit funds space. Latham helps clients form and structure a diverse array of private investment vehicles, leveraging capabilities across practices and across the firm to navigate the global securities, tax, and regulatory aspects of such funds. As an integral part of our relationships with asset managers we also advise on a full range of day-to-day compliance and corporate issues.
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Given our global platform, we provide funds clients with unique insights into the evolving regulatory and market environments in which they operate &mdash; regularly advising asset managers on complex or novel regulatory issues.
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As one of the most active firms advising on secondary transactions, we have extensive experience representing both sponsors and strategic investors across the full range of these dynamic transactions.
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We bring an exceptional track record and creativity to all our engagements, whether advising a seasoned manager, a first-time sponsor, or a large-scale institutional investor in the private capital space.
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the Role
</b></h2><div><div><div>The Investment Funds Practice is seeking to add highly qualified associates with a minimum of three years of experience in private investment fund formation and related fund operational matters, to join our 4th through 6th year associate class. The practice group acts as counsel for fund sponsors around the globe, handling all aspects of the structuring and fundraising of private investment funds across a broad spectrum of asset classes, as well as internal sponsor arrangements, co-investments, fund operations, and regulatory and compliance matters.
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Main Contact Details
</b></h2><div><div><div>LateralRecruiting.Corporate@lw.com<br>
Jordan.Wampler@lw.com
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Information
</b></h2><div><div><div>Investing in the well-being of our lawyers and staff is among the firm&rsquo;s highest priorities. Through our &ldquo;LiveWell Latham&rdquo; program, we offer best-in-class benefits and comprehensive resources designed to support you and your loved ones through all life&rsquo;s moments &mdash; from building a family and taking care of loved ones, to managing your health and saving for the future.<br>
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Latham &amp; Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.<br>
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We periodically provide demographic data to legal publications, bar associations, civic and community organizations, and in some instances, to local, state, and federal government agencies as required by law or contract. So that the firm can provide this information accurately, we request that you consider self-identifying.<br>
<br>
 review your rights under U.S. employment laws. In accordance with Latham &amp; Watkins policies, associates in this role must protect and maintain any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial and/or proprietary information that Latham &amp; Watkins retains either as part of the legal services the Firm provides to clients or for internal purposes.<br>
<br>
Los Angeles: Latham &amp; Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO).<br>
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San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.<br>
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Massachusetts: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. An employer that violates this law may be subject to fines and/or a private right of action for $500 in statutory damages &ldquo;for each such violation,&rdquo; among other things.
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Pay Range
</b></h2><div><div><div><div><b>Associate Base Salary</b></div><div>
Discretionary bonuses may be available depending on application circumstances and position.</div><div></div><div><div><div><b><br>
Year</b></div><div><b> US Payroll</b></div></div><br>
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1st Year</b></div><div> $225,000</div></div><br>
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2nd Year</b></div><div> $235,000</div></div><br>
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3rd Year</b></div><div> $260,000</div></div><br>
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4th Year</b></div><div> $310,000</div></div><br>
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5th Year</b></div><div> $365,000</div></div><br>
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6th Year</b></div><div> $390,000</div></div><br>
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7th Year</b></div><div> $420,000</div></div><br>
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8th Year</b></div><div> $435,000</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Associate - Corporate - Investment Funds

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About Latham &amp; Watkins
</b></h2><div><div><div>Latham &amp; Watkins is one of the world&rsquo;s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers globally and offer unmatched expertise and resources to help you grow from an intellectually curious self-starter into an exceptional lawyer. If you aspire to be the best, this is where you belong.
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the Practice Group
</b></h2><div><div><div>M&amp;A<br>
Latham&rsquo;s M&amp;A practice has grown into a global powerhouse, meeting the needs of our clients on everything from routine M&amp;A engagements to the most complex and transformational transactions clients ever face.<br>
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Our global reach, deep bench, and vast industry-specific expertise enable us to assemble high-quality teams that efficiently and effectively execute on the business objectives of a diversified client base.<br>
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Our relentless focus on client goals, combined with broad experience doing deals globally, enables us to anticipate and work through potential challenges on any given transaction and to develop effective solutions to these challenges in an ever-changing global environment. We help clients address shareholder activism, plan for and overcome antitrust challenges, and navigate dynamic regulatory regimes to achieve their most ambitious business objectives. We provide clients with the full suite of advisory services including board counselling, capital markets, ESG, executive compensation, leveraged finance, and tax-related advice anywhere in the world.<br>
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Long-standing client relationships reflect our ability to assemble a diverse team of deal makers, industry veterans, former government lawyers, and world-class litigators for any particular matter. We draw on a wealth of experience to deliver pragmatic and commercial advice to support our clients&rsquo; strategic success at every stage of their life cycle.<br>
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Private Equity
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Latham advises the world&rsquo;s leading private equity firms through the full spectrum of transactions from initial investment through to exit. We help our private equity clients and their portfolio companies maximize value time and again, annually steering more than 500 deals representing more than half a trillion US dollars &mdash; including many global and regional &ldquo;deals of the year.&rdquo;<br>
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Drawing on global market-leading experience, we bring together strength in fund formation, private equity finance, M&amp;A, and capital markets to deliver seamless and responsive support to private equity clients at every stage of a fund&rsquo;s lifecycle. Our global platform and work on sophisticated cross-border carve-outs, tax-free spinoffs, and multi-billion-dollar going-private transactions equip us to execute any transaction anywhere in the world. We cut through a thicket of complex global regulatory environments and decode the jargon of the most dynamic industries to help our clients get any deal done.<br>
We have worked with many of our private equity clients for decades, growing together and innovating as a team. Whether industry-focused, growth equity, large cap, or middle market, we work to fully understand each fund&rsquo;s strategy and anticipate the needs of our clients. This experience also affords us a broad view of the market and the trends that we help shape through the breadth of our work.
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the Role
</b></h2><div><div><div>The Mergers &amp; Acquisitions practice is seeking highly qualified associates with a minimum of two full years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, specifically company representation and strategic acquisitions, to join our 3rd through 6th year associate class.
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Main Contact Details
</b></h2><div><div><div>LateralRecruiting.Corporate@lw.com<br>
Jordan.Wampler@lw.com
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Information
</b></h2><div><div><div>Investing in the well-being of our lawyers and staff is among the firm&rsquo;s highest priorities. Through our &ldquo;LiveWell Latham&rdquo; program, we offer best-in-class benefits and comprehensive resources designed to support you and your loved ones through all life&rsquo;s moments &mdash; from building a family and taking care of loved ones, to managing your health and saving for the future.<br>
<br>
Latham &amp; Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.<br>
<br>
We periodically provide demographic data to legal publications, bar associations, civic and community organizations, and in some instances, to local, state, and federal government agencies as required by law or contract. So that the firm can provide this information accurately, we request that you consider self-identifying.<br>
<br>
 review your rights under U.S. employment laws. In accordance with Latham &amp; Watkins policies, associates in this role must protect and maintain any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial and/or proprietary information that Latham &amp; Watkins retains either as part of the legal services the Firm provides to clients or for internal purposes.<br>
<br>
Los Angeles: Latham &amp; Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO).<br>
<br>
San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.<br>
<br>
Massachusetts: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. An employer that violates this law may be subject to fines and/or a private right of action for $500 in statutory damages &ldquo;for each such violation,&rdquo; among other things.
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Pay Range
</b></h2><div><div><div><div><b>Associate Base Salary</b></div><div>
Discretionary bonuses may be available depending on application circumstances and position.</div><div></div><div><div><div><b><br>
Year</b></div><div><b> US Payroll</b></div></div><br>
<div><div><b>
1st Year</b></div><div> $225,000</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>
2nd Year</b></div><div> $235,000</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>
3rd Year</b></div><div> $260,000</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>
4th Year</b></div><div> $310,000</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>
5th Year</b></div><div> $365,000</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>
6th Year</b></div><div> $390,000</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>
7th Year</b></div><div> $420,000</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>
8th Year</b></div><div> $435,000</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Associate - Corporate - M&A

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About Latham &amp; Watkins
</b></h2><div><div><div>Latham &amp; Watkins is one of the world&rsquo;s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers globally and offer unmatched expertise and resources to help you grow from an intellectually curious self-starter into an exceptional lawyer. If you aspire to be the best, this is where you belong.
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the Practice Group
</b></h2><div><div><div>We represent companies, financial institutions, private equity firms, and individuals in their most significant and high-stakes disputes. We tailor our litigation teams to the specific characteristics of each matter, drawing on a global team of seasoned litigators and trial lawyers to match the industry, claims, subject matter, client goals, and venue at play. Regardless of the nature of the dispute, we adopt a trial-ready strategy from the outset to achieve the best result for the client, in whatever form success takes.<br>
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Our deep bench of experienced trial lawyers, including dozens of former US federal prosecutors, have successfully tried or arbitrated hundreds of cases to verdict in the last decade. Opposing counsel know our track record of taking the toughest cases to trial and winning &mdash; a reputation that often influences settlement considerations when our name appears on the docket.<br>
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We pair our experience with a fluency in the market dynamics that are influencing industries &mdash; from financial services to technology and energy to life sciences &mdash; across the world. We routinely litigate business torts, contract and joint venture disputes, fraud and unfair competition as well as consumer protection claims, insolvency and restructuring matters, insurance coverage, and trade secrets cases across a wide range of industries and venues. This diverse practice gives us insight into the litigation strategies that help our clients prevail.<br>
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Our clients&rsquo; business objectives guide our litigation planning. We take into account the size of the matter, the client&rsquo;s exposure or up side, and the significance of the case to the client. Recognizing that litigation is just one part of a larger business strategy, we evaluate early exit options to minimize costs, including dispositive motions, alternative dispute resolution, and settlement, as well as third-party indemnification and insurance coverage.
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the Role
</b></h2><div><div><div>The Litigation Department is seeking an associate with a minimum of three years of complex commercial litigation experience to join our 4th to 6th year associate class.
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Main Contact Details
</b></h2><div><div><div>LateralRecruiting.Litigation&amp;Tax@lw.com
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Information
</b></h2><div><div><div>Investing in the well-being of our lawyers and staff is among the firm&rsquo;s highest priorities. Through our &ldquo;LiveWell Latham&rdquo; program, we offer best-in-class benefits and comprehensive resources designed to support you and your loved ones through all life&rsquo;s moments &mdash; from building a family and taking care of loved ones, to managing your health and saving for the future.<br>
<br>
Latham &amp; Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.<br>
<br>
We periodically provide demographic data to legal publications, bar associations, civic and community organizations, and in some instances, to local, state, and federal government agencies as required by law or contract. So that the firm can provide this information accurately, we request that you consider self-identifying.<br>
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Discretionary bonuses may be available depending on application circumstances and position.</div><div></div><div><div><div><b><br>
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1st Year</b></div><div> $225,000</div></div><br>
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2nd Year</b></div><div> $235,000</div></div><br>
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3rd Year</b></div><div> $260,000</div></div><br>
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4th Year</b></div><div> $310,000</div></div><br>
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5th Year</b></div><div> $365,000</div></div><br>
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6th Year</b></div><div> $390,000</div></div><br>
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7th Year</b></div><div> $420,000</div></div><br>
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8th Year</b></div><div> $435,000</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Associate - Litigation & Trial - Complex Commercial Litigation

Elrod Friedman LLP

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  Elrod Friedman LLP in Chicago is looking for an experienced attorney who has practiced in the municipal law practice area for five to 10 (plus) years and is interested in the representation of government entities in Illinois, including cities and villages. The ideal candidate for this position has a passion for public sector representation and its many related areas of work, including the Illinois Open Meetings Act, the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, zoning and land use, constitutional and contract law, labor and employment, parliamentary procedures, public utilities, and governmental liability and litigation.
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  We are looking for somebody who has excellent writing skills, is adept at public speaking, and has strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team. The ability to multi-task and prioritize is also essential. Candidates must have a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and be a member of the Illinois State Bar.
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  Elrod Friedman welcomes experienced professionals looking for a great place to practice law at the highest level.
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  In addition to base compensation and year-end bonus, the successful candidate can participate in Elrod Friedman&rsquo;s comprehensive benefit program, which includes health, dental, disability, and life insurance and generous 401(k) and Cash Balance Plans.
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  Elrod Friedman is a premier land use and government law firm, serving both the public and private sectors throughout Illinois. The Firm is dedicated to the representation of Illinois governments at all levels, including villages, cities, and special districts in the Chicago metropolitan area. It represents some of the most prominent government entities in Illinois.
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  The Firm distinguishes itself, however, by representing both local governments and private developers concerning real estate interests. The Firm represents some of the largest and most dynamic real estate companies and developers in the country.
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  This combination of public and private sector experience better prepares attorneys at the Firm to offer advice to all of its clients, and affords attorneys a unique, full picture perspective of the world of land use and real estate. No other government and land use firm in Illinois has this combination of experience in the public and private sectors. And, no other government and land use firm in Illinois has been ranked in Tier One in Zoning and Land Use by Chambers USA &ndash; America&rsquo;s Leading Business Lawyers Guide, a highly respected lawyer rating service.
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  The Firm is equally proud to have created a firm with a working environment that is open, smart, and creative. Elrod Friedman attorneys practice law with the sophistication, intellect, creativity, and dedication of the large firm from which they came, and combine it with an atmosphere of civility, collegiality, and support. The firm highly values diversity of individuals and ideas. Its attorneys are dedicated to their clients and to each other.
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  The Firm prides itself on its adherence to its Six Guiding Principles: (1) Represent Clients with Zeal and Skill; (2) Collaborate; (3) Be Civil; (4) Own It; (5) Work Hard and Live Well; and (6) Give Back.
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