Litigation Associate

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12171354 Chapman and Cutler LLP is seeking an Associate to join our Restructuring/Litigation/Workout practice in the Firm's Chicago office. The successful candidate will have three to four years of experience in workouts and restructuring, commercial litigation, bankruptcy, corporate law or finance law.

Examples of specific types of desired experience include the following: Representing financial institutions and senior secured lenders in corporate bankruptcies and out of court workouts/restructurings and enforcement proceedings,contract disputes, avoidance actions and other types of commercial litigation Providing advice to clients on Uniform Commercial Code, federal and state regulatory compliance, and consumer and institutional regulatory compliance matters Conducting mediations, expert and lay witness depositions, and representing clients in hearings Drafting and negotiating restructuring documents, DIP financing agreements, and forbearance agreements Negotiating and preparing settlement agreements The candidate should also possess impressive academic credentials; the ability to simultaneously negotiate and efficiently juggle multiple cases and other competing work demands; strong interpersonal, analytical, oral communication, research, and writing, editing, and proofreading, and organizational skills as well as superior negotiating skills; strong advocacy and motions practice skills, and an understanding of business, industry and market issues.The successful candidate will be available to work during non-standard work hours and work long hours when necessary.\ \ Candidate must bea?member in good standing or eligible to waive into the Illinois Bar.\ \ Please submit a cover letter, resume and list of representative cases. All applicants will be considered; however, the hiring decision will be made based on qualifications for the position.\ \ Chapman and Cutler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/SO. ? ? ? ? ? ?