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 & Governance (ESG) efforts.

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 & Responsibilities:

Lincoln International is seeking a full-time Counsel in our Chicago office to assist our rapidly growing organization. The ideal candidate will have 1-4 years of corporate M&A or finance experience, but other types of experience will be considered. This person will report to the Associate General Counsel and work collaboratively with all attorneys and professionals in the Legal and Compliance functions, primarily located in Chicago. This person will have significant interaction with Lincoln International’s senior bankers, senior management, clients, potential clients, and outside counsel. Successful candidates should be committed to excellence and motivated by the prospect of contributing to, and learning from, a dynamic legal group within a leading, global investment bank.

• Client Engagement Letters, Commercial Agreements, and Commercial Advice
  • Collaborate with Lincoln’s senior bankers to prepare and negotiate engagement letter agreements and ancillary documents with potential clients and their counsel
  • Proactively identify, monitor, and analyze market trends and legal matters impacting Lincoln International’s commercial and legal positions across a wide range of commercial contracts
  • Help maintain, review and update Lincoln’s engagement letter and other templates
  • Lead the negotiation of certain professional services and vendor agreements, IP/data usage agreements, and other agreements
  • Assist senior members of the Legal and Compliance Departments with the negotiation of various complex commercial ventures and partnerships
  • Serve as a strategic legal advisor to senior bankers and other professionals to ensure alignment between contractual terms and business objectives
• Corporate Legal Projects and Litigation Support
  • Partner with other members of the Legal and Compliance Departments on strategic corporate projects, such as M&A and corporate structural work and integration of Lincoln International subsidiaries
  • Support senior members of the Legal Department with employment matters and litigation, including third-party subpoena responses
• Training, Analysis, and Corporate Recordkeeping
  • Prepare training materials and lead training sessions for bankers on various legal issues and policies
  • Monitor evolving legal developments affecting investment banks, providing proactive guidance to internal stakeholders
  • Lead efforts to enhance corporate-wide use of contract management system

Qualifications:

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.

Interested candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Must have a JD from a competitive program and have a strong academic record
• Must be licensed with at least one state bar accreditation
• 1-4 years of corporate M&A, finance, or other relevant experience at a leading law firm or in-house corporate environment
• Strong verbal communication skills; must be able to effectively communicate with bankers and negotiate with clients, vendors, and their attorneys
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to effectively multi-task and balance a variety of projects simultaneously
• Desire and willingness to take ownership of a wide range of legal areas and develop expertise in consultation with outside counsel and Associate General Counsel
• Confidence to work independently and exercise judgment on complex matters

Benefits:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Insurance plan
• VSP Vision Insurance
• Delta Dental Insurance
• LTD, STD and Life Insurance
• 401K Plan and Profit Share
• Competitive salary
• Discretionary annual bonus

Additional Information:

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

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The salary range for this role is $160,000-$190,000 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.

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