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In-House Counsel – Public Company Securities Counsel

Atticus Recruiting

Chicago, IL · Posted October 10, 2026

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Practice Area : In-House Description Our client, a highly successful and rapidly growing, private international financial company is going public. They seek a well-trained public company securities attorney to join their in-house legal department in Chicago as counsel. This position will work closely with the General Counsel, IR, HR and corporate communications on general corporate transactions and governance with an emphasis on managing SEC reporting, reviewing communications, ensuring compliance by officers and directors with insider trading policies and reporting requirements and overseeing security aspects of executive compensation and employee benefit plans. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and key department in a rapidly growing company that provides highly competitive compensation and benefits. Requirements The successful candidate will possess excellent academic credentials, a minimum of three years of public company securities and general corporate transactions and governance experience from a nationally recognized law firm, and exceptional problem solving, teamwork and communication skills. Location: Chicago Employment Type: In-House Experience: Mid-level Attorney Apply Now We submit confidential inquiries to our hiring contacts which preserves the confidentiality of the attorney candidate. « Back to Current Positions