Senior Attorney- Business Law

Job DescriptionWe are seeking a motivated Attorney to join our Business Law practice group and contribute meaningfully to both litigation and transactional matters. This role offers a balanced mix of transactional work and commercial litigation. The ideal candidate is comfortable drafting complex agreements, advising business clients, and also stepping into litigation matters from pleadings through resolution.BOOK OF BUSINESS HIGHLY PREFERRED (but not required)TransactionalDraft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including purchase agreements, operating agreements, partnership agreements, and financing documentsAssist with mergers and acquisitions, business formations, restructurings, and asset salesProvide ongoing counsel to business clients regarding compliance, governance, and risk managementCommercial LitigationManage cases from inception through resolution in state and federal courtDraft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discoveryConduct legal research and develop litigation strategyParticipate in hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiationsPrepare cases for trial and assist in trial proceedingsClient EngagementCommunicate directly with clients regarding strategy, deadlines, and expectationsDevelop strong working relationships with business clientsContribute to practical, solution-oriented legal strategies aligned with client goalsQualificationsJ.D. from an ABA-accredited law schoolLicensed and in good standing in Illinois (or eligible for admission)4-6 years of experience in business law with exposure to both transactions and commercial litigationProfessional confidence in client interaction and courtroom settings