Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a skilled Attorney/Lawyer to join our team on a contract basis in Chicago, Illinois. This position involves providing legal expertise in corporate governance, entity management, mergers and acquisitions, and dissolutions. You will play a key role in advising on strategic decisions concerning corporate entities and collaborating with tax and finance teams to ensure compliance and optimal outcomes.
Responsibilities:
• Advise on the legal aspects of merging or dissolving corporate entities, ensuring all actions are compliant with regulations.
• Collaborate with tax and finance teams to align legal processes with financial and tax considerations.
• Provide strategic guidance on corporate governance and entity management.
• Facilitate mergers and acquisitions by preparing and reviewing legal documentation.
• Oversee the dissolution of entities, ensuring all necessary legal steps are completed efficiently.
• Conduct in-depth research to identify the best legal course of action for corporate restructuring.
• Draft and revise contracts, agreements, and other legal documents related to corporate transitions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations in all corporate governance activities.
• Act as a liaison between internal departments and external stakeholders during legal processes.• Proven experience in corporate governance and entity management.
• Strong knowledge of mergers and acquisitions processes.
• Expertise in entity dissolution procedures.
• Familiarity with legal tax considerations and their application in corporate restructuring.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with finance and tax teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with stakeholders and drafting legal documents.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership in relevant jurisdiction.