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  Non-Profit/Tax Exempt Attorneys - Chicago Loop

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is conducting a search for an exciting boutique-style Chicago law firm that is actively seeking a non-profit/tax exempt lawyer to work in its social enterprise area. Target candidates for this position will have 3+ years of experience in tax exempt work for non-profit organizations, which may include organization and structure, fiduciary responsibilities, organizational governance and compliance, social entrepreneurship, and risk management. Please contact us today for more information about this unique opportunity.



In-House - Patent Prosecution Attorney - North Suburban Chicago

Our client, a large public company located in North Suburban Chicago, is actively seeking a lawyer with 5+ years of patent prosecution experience. Responsibilities include managing prosecution of worldwide patent filings, conducting due diligence and freedom-to-operate analysis, and providing patent advice and counsel to clients. Candidates for this position should have excellent academic credentials, have practiced in a large Chicago law firm and/or with a pharmaceutical company, and have a background in biology, biochemistry or chemistry. Experience with Hatch-Waxman provisions preferred. Excellent opportunity to bring your patent prosecution experience to a sophisticated in-house legal group.



Attorneys - Corporate/M&A - Large Chicago Firm

Our client, a large national law firm, is actively seeking a corporate lawyer with 3-6 years of solid experience to join as an associate in the firm’s strong corporate transactional practice. The target candidate for this new and exciting position will be a corporate generalist with M&A and securities experience, who is ready to hit the ground running in a large law firm practice. Candidates must have strong academic credentials and large law firm M&A and securities experience. Excellent opportunity to join a busy and sophisticated corporate practice!



Boutique Trust & Estates Firm - Chicago

Our client, a sophisticated estate planning boutique located in Chicago, is actively seeking an associate with 5-8 years of strong estate planning experience to join their complex and broad practice. The target lawyer candidate for this position will have sophisticated trusts & estates experience, top academic credentials and large law firm experience. Excellent opportunity to join a strong and dynamic boutique law firm!



Unique In-House – Marketing / Business Development Opportunity - Chicago Loop

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search has another exclusive in-house search! Our client, a large company located in the Chicago loop, is actively seeking a stellar litigation partner to join its sophisticated company. The target candidate will be a partner at a large Chicago law firm and will have 7-10 years of broad commercial litigation experience and a stellar academic background. Insurance experience is a plus. Must have excellent client relations and marketing skills, and should enjoy business development activities relating to lawyers and law firms. This position offers a very competitive compensation/benefits package. Travel is required. Excellent opportunity for a unique position in an exciting in-house environment.



Attorneys - Litigation Partners - National Law Firm

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is currently conducting a search for a strong national law firm that is actively seeking experienced litigation attorneys, or groups of attorneys, to join its growing Chicago office. The target attorney candidates for this firm will be partner-level lawyers with a solid litigation practice and a strong client base ($800,000+ of business), and will practice in any of the following areas: commercial litigation, insurance coverage, subrogation, product liability, IP litigation, labor and employment, and/or construction litigation. Excellent ground floor opportunity to bring your practice to a dynamic firm with a strong national litigation platform.



Attorneys - Broker/Dealer Associate – Top Chicago Law Firm

Our client, a Chicago-based national law firm with top-tier clients, is actively seeking a lawyer with 4-10 years of broker/dealer regulatory experience to join its thriving financial services practice. Responsibilities will include representing broker/dealers in compliance, regulatory and enforcement matters, as well as in corporate transactions. Strong academic credentials from a top law school and sophisticated large law firm experience are required. This practice group is very busy and offers a great opportunity to gain excellent experience and exposure!



Lawyers - Financial Services Associate - Top Chicago Law Firm

Our client, a Chicago-based national law firm with top-tier clients, is actively seeking a financial services associate with 4-5 years of experience to join its practice. Experience with funds (private equity and/or hedge funds) is preferred; however, the firm is willing to see candidates with strong joint venture and LLC experience. Responsibilities will include a broad array of fund and transactional work, including organizing and structuring hedge funds and trading firms; and related general corporate transactional and counseling work. Candidates must have graduated from a top law school with strong academic credentials and have sophisticated large law firm experience. This practice group is dynamic and very busy, and offers a great opportunity to gain experience and be on a strong partnership track!



Healthcare And Patent Attorneys - Large Law Firm - Michigan

Our client, an established Michigan law firm, is actively seeking a healthcare law attorney as well as patent attorneys to join the firms busy and sophisticated practices. Target candidates for the patent law position will have 6+ years of strong IP/patent experience, as well as an existing book of business and strong contacts in the Detroit area. Target candidates for the healthcare law position will have 5+ years of transactional healthcare experience, which includes federal and state compliance issues, and Medicare and Medicaid regulations issues. Portable business is also strongly preferred. Top academic credentials and strong law firm experience are required. Will gladly relocate talented attorneys for these busy practices. Excellent opportunity to join a top Michigan law firm.



Attorneys - Litigation - Commercial, Mass Torts And Environmental - Chicago

Our client, an international law firm with a growing Chicago office, is actively seeking stellar partner-level litigation attorneys, or established practice groups, to join its international trial and litigation law firm. Should have significant experience in any of the following areas: mass torts, product liability, environmental, insurance, labor and employment. Must have an established book of portable business ($800,000+) to be considered. The firm has a national reputation for defending complex litigation and mass torts cases, and offers a unique opportunity to be ground floor at a dynamic Chicago office. Please send us your resume and a description of your practice, in strict confidence, if you wish to be considered for this exciting law firm opportunity.



Corporate Associate - Excellent Mid-Size Chicago Law Firm

Our client, a top mid-size Chicago law firm with an exciting entrepreneurial client base, is actively seeking a junior-level corporate transactional attorney (3-4 years of experience) to join its strong and busy practice. Target lawyer candidates will have experience with M&A and private equity transactions, general business counseling and governance matters, and private placements and general contracts. Excellent law school credentials and solid experience experience from a mid to large-size law firm is preferred. Exciting opportunity to join a strong and busy firm with a team-oriented environment.



Small Law Firm Seeks Partner-Level Transactional Attorney - Chicago

Our client, a small Chicago law firm, is seeking a partner-level corporate/transactional attorney with 7+ years of experience. Target candidates will have a broad practice with some combination of experience in corporate transactions, corporate finance, lending, real estate, etc. Some portable business required – ideally $250,000+. Great opportunity to bring your business to a broad, sophisticated and entrepreneurial practice.



Partners – Northwest Suburban Firm

Our client, a boutique firm located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, is actively seeking partner-level attorneys with business. Target candidates will have a corporate transactional, municipal or litigation practice. Portable business in the range of $300+ is preferred. Excellent opportunity to bring your growing practice to this busy firm.



In-House - Regulatory Lawyer - North Suburban Chicago

Our client, a large public company located in North Suburban Chicago, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Legal Regulatory & Compliance Department. Candidates should have 7-10 years of experience providing counsel on the FDCA and associated regulations, with an emphasis on advertising and promotion matters. Responsibilities will include creating cross-brand standards for the marketing of pharmaceuticals, counseling clients on advertising and promotional issues, and ensuring overall compliance with the FDCA and its regulations. Healthcare experience preferred. Excellent opportunity to bring your regulatory experience to a strong in-house practice.



Mid-Level Health Care Associate - Boutique Chicago Firm

Our client, a boutique firm with a highly regarded health care practice, is actively seeking an attorney with 3+ years of regulatory and transactional health care experience. STARK, fraud and abuse, general transactional and some litigation experience is preferred. Excellent opportunity to bring your health care experience to a firm with long term opportunities to build a practice. Great cutting edge work and reasonable quality of life. Don't miss this opportunity!



Health Care Partner With Business - Boutique Chicago Firm

Our client, a boutique firm with a highly regarded health care practice, is actively seeking partner level attorneys with regulatory and transactional health care experience. The firm is very well managed and profitable, with strong benefits for capital partners. Candidates should have $500+ of portable business. Terrific opportunity to bring your health care background to a firm with excellent long term prospects for growing your practice. Great cutting edge work and reasonable quality of life. Don't miss this opportunity!



Chicago IP Partners - Top-Tier Law Firm - Michigan

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is conducting a search for a premier large law firm located in Michigan that is actively seeking an experienced intellectual property partner with an electrical or mechanical engineering degree to join the firm's Intellectual Property Practice. All candidates should have broad experience, including patent prosecution, client counseling, transactional experience and opinion drafting. Strong academic credentials are essential; portable business a plus but not required. Excellent opportunity to bring your skills to a sophisticated IP group at a top Michigan law firm. Please call today for more information.



In-House - Regulatory Attorney - Chicago Loop

Our client, a well-known financial services institution, is actively seeking a regulatory attorney with 5-7 years of strong, large law firm or in-house banking regulatory experience. Candidates should have extensive experience with FRB, OCC, FDIC and state regulations. Top academic credentials are required. Fantastic opportunity to work on challenging matters in a collegial in-house legal environment. Local candidates with IL Bar strongly preferred.



Employee Benefits Partner - Western Michigan Law Firm

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is conducting a search for a top-tier Michigan law firm that is actively seeking a stellar partner-level employee benefits/executive compensation attorney to join its busy and profitable practice. The target candidate for this exciting opportunity will have an excellent academic background, be a partner at a strong law firm, and have a proven record of success. No portable business is required. Fantastic opportunity to bring your experience to a strong and busy Western Michigan employee benefits practice!



Patent Litigation Attorney - Excellent Mid-Size Chicago Law Firm

Our client, a top mid-size Chicago law firm with an exciting entrepreneurial client base, is actively seeking a patent litigation associate with 1-6 years of experience to join its strong and busy practice. Patent litigation experience is required, and lawyer candidates should also have an Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering degree. Must have excellent academic credentials. This exciting practice group has a stellar reputation for its cutting edge representation in high-profile matters, and this firm offers a terrific opportunity to work in a team-centered, collegial environment.



Partners Needed To Start Chicago Office Of Mid-West Firm

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is conducting an exclusive search for a top-tier Midwest law firm that is actively seeking stellar partner-level lawyers to start the firm's Chicago office. The target candidates for this exciting law firm opportunity will be partners at strong Chicago law firms with $750k+ of portable business and the desire to further develop their practice in a strong and supportive environment. The firm is interested in attorneys in all major practice areas, including corporate, litigation, bankruptcy/restructuring, tax (transactional and controversy), and energy. Fantastic ground floor opportunity at a sophisticated and dynamic law firm.



Partners With Business - Premier Mid-Size Chicago Law Firm

Our client, a high quality mid-size Chicago law firm, is actively seeking partners with at least $500,000 of portable business in a broad range of practice areas. This firm’s client roster includes individual entrepreneurs and larger institutions, and it offers a full service practice. To that end, they are interested in partner-level candidates in all substantive practice areas – including litigation, corporate, employee benefits, healthcare and real estate. Target candidates will have strong law firm practices and excellent law school credentials. Great opportunity to bring your practice to a collegial and sophisticated Chicago firm.



Top Chicago Litigation Boutique Actively Seeks Stellar Associates

Our client, a top Chicago litigation boutique, is seeking exceptional lawyers with 1 to 4 years of strong commercial litigation experience to join its busy complex commercial litigation practice. Candidates must have top law school credentials and large law firm experience to be considered for this exciting law firm practice. The firm offers competitive salaries and the opportunity to get significant hands-on experience.



Top Large Michigan Law Firm Seeks Captive Insurance Associate - Detroit Office

Premier large law firm located in Detroit, Michigan is actively seeking a captive insurance lawyer with 3-5 years of experience to join the firm. Target candidates will have experience with alternative risk financing and captive insurance, and will have excellent academic credentials. Must be willing to travel. This is an excellent opportunity to bring your captive insurance experience to a busy and sophisticated practice.



Chicago Law Firm Seeks Lawyers With Portable Business

Our client, a Chicago law firm established in the 1950’s, is actively seeking law firm partner-level attorneys with significant portable practices in the labor and employment, commercial litigation, bankruptcy and intellectual property fields. This firm is known for its top notch lawyers, its collegial environment and its national scope. Ideal candidates for this firm will be established Chicago law firm partners with strong academic credentials and solid legal practices. Fantastic opportunity for a sophisticated high-end practice at an exciting and busy law firm.




Real Estate Partners -- Unique Chicago Boutique Firm

Our client, a Chicago real estate boutique law firm with a high-end client base and sophisticated practice, is actively seeking partner-level attorneys with established client bases to join its sophisticated real estate practice. Target attorney candidates will have portable business of $500,000+ and strong commercial real estate practices. This premier law firm offers partners with solid commercial real estate practices the opportunity for a truly profitable practice in a unique boutique practice.



Corporate/M&A Partners -- Growing Chicago Office of National Law Firm

Our client, a growing Chicago office of a national law firm, is actively seeking corporate/M&A partners with at least $750,000 in portable business to join the firm and work with its national M&A team. Candidates for this firm will be experienced partner-level lawyers with experience in securities, mergers & acquisitions, mezzanine finance and private equity groups representation. Excellent opportunity for attorneys with established practices who seek a national platform in a sophisticated large firm environment.




Partners With Portable Business - Excellent Attorney Opportunities - Top Law Firms - Chicago

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is currently conducting confidential searches for several Chicago law firms that are actively seeking partner-level lawyers with portable books of business to join their growing law firm practices. We have excellent partnership opportunities at established, large international firms, large law firm spin-offs, and growing Chicago offices of national law firms. Practice areas of interest include: litigation, healthcare, intellectual property, corporate, finance, employee benefits, labor and employment, estate planning, and bankruptcy. Some of our clients will consider $500,000 of portable business and strong practices, and other clients have significantly higher thresholds for portable business. Excellent partnership opportunities!



Mid-Size Chicago Law Firm Seek Patent Litigation Attorney

Our client, a mid-sized intellectual property boutique, is actively seeking a mid-level patent litigation associate to join its strong patent litigation practice. Candidates should have 4-5 years of solid litigation experience. Excellent academic credentials are required. Fantastic opportunity to work on highly sophisticated, high-profile litigation matters in a team-centered, collegial environment.




Trust & Estates Lawyer Needed For Busy Law Firm Practice

Our client, a mid-size, full-service and collegial Chicago law firm, is actively seeking an attorney with 7-10 years of strong estate planning experience to join its sophisticated and busy practice. The target candidate will be a stellar attorney with significant trust and estates experience, and have some portable clients and the desire to further develop their practice. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to bring your practice to a supportive and professional environment.




Intellectual Property/Information Technology Partners - Excellent Law Firm Opportunity

Our client, an established mid-size Chicago law firm, is actively seeking a partner-level intellectual property/information technology attorney to join its dynamic practice. Target candidates will have $500K+ of portable business and significant experience at a large law firm or corporation with intellectual property matters (patent/trademark litigation) or information technology work (litigation/ transactional work). Opportunity for a leadership role in this practice.



Employee Benefits/Executive Compensation Partners - Strong Chicago Firm

Our client, an established mid-size Chicago law firm, is actively seeking employee benefits/executive compensation attorneys with portable business to join its thriving business law practice. Target candidates will be partner-level lawyers at a large law firm or corporation with significant employee benefits/executive compensation experience. Fantastic opportunity to bring your experience to a premier mid-size law firm with a dynamic and growing practice.



High-Profile Law Firm Seeks Stellar Corporate Partners - Chicago Loop

Our client, a high-profile law firm located in the Chicago loop, is actively seeking partner-level corporate attorneys with significant business to join the firm’s sophisticated and high-end practice. The target candidates for this unique law firm opportunity will be lawyers or groups of lawyers at large Chicago law firms with $500,000 in portable client generated business. Experience in any of the following practice areas is desired: litigation (bankruptcy, construction, civil rights defense), real estate, corporate, labor and employment, environmental and public finance. Excellent opportunity to be a significant addition to a busy and dynamic Chicago law firm.



Partners With Business - Ground Floor Law Firm Opportunity

Our client, an international law firm with premier clients, is actively seeking partners with significant business to join its newly opened Chicago office. Candidates will be lawyers at large law firms with $1 million in portable business and significant experience in any of the following practice areas: litigation (preferably anti-trust), private equity, tax, health care, bankruptcy or real estate. Excellent opportunity for a cutting-edge, sophisticated practice at a collegial law firm with a premier clientele. Contact us today for more information.



Law Firm With Strong Insurance Practice Seeks Partners - Chicago Office

Our client, an insurance boutique law firm, is actively seeking partners to join its growing international practice. Target candidates for this firm should have 7 years of experience in any of the following areas: bankruptcy, corporate transactions, tax, estate planning, real estate or banking/financial services, and must be partners at Chicago law firms with at least $500K of portable business. Excellent opportunity to bring your practice to a large law firm spin-off with a collegial and entrepreneurial environment.



National Law Firm Seeks Partners / Groups With Business – Chicago

Our client, a national law firm with top-tier clients, is actively seeking partner-level attorneys to join its growing Chicago office. This premier law firm is seeking attorneys who have practiced at top-tier law firms and who have portable business in the $750,000 range. The firm is interested in attorneys with established practices in all substantive areas. Excellent opportunity to bring your sophisticated practice to an entrepreneurial and profitable law firm.



We welcome you to contact us to discuss how the opportunities listed above, and our many other current career opportunities, may meet your career objectives.

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