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Corporate Incentives Senior Attorney (Professional Track)

Direct Counsel

Chicago, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$200,000–$300,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Attorney, Business Development, Communication Skills, Corporate Planning, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Distribution Services, Economic Development, Government, Incentive Programs, Legal, Mentoring, Negotiation Skills, Network Operations Center, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Sales Management, Strategic Analysis, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
4 days ago
Direct Counsel is seeking a Corporate Incentives Senior Attorney (Professional Track) to join a leading Am Law 100 firm.
Position: Senior Attorney - Corporate Incentives (Professional Track)
Locations: Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Northfield, Palo Alto, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Raleigh, Reston, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Short Hills, Washington, Wilmington
Experience Level: 8+ years
Compensation: $200,000 - $300,000+
Practice Area: Corporate - Economic Development & Incentives

About the Role:
Direct Counsel is partnering with an Am Law 100 firm to identify an experienced Corporate Incentives Senior Attorney for its highly integrated and fast-paced national corporate practice. This professional-track role is ideal for an attorney who excels in advising companies on expansion, relocation, incentives, and large-scale development projects across industries.

You'll work closely with domestic and international companies developing new headquarters, manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, data centers, and major office projects-while helping clients identify, structure, and negotiate discretionary economic development incentives at all levels of government.

This is a high-volume practice serving global clients, offering the opportunity to take on sophisticated work, mentor junior team members, and contribute to a growing national practice.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Advise U.S. and international companies on expansion, relocation, and development initiatives.
  • Counsel clients on corporate headquarters projects, manufacturing/distribution facilities, data centers, and major office developments.
  • Identify, negotiate, and structure economic development incentives packages.
  • Manage complex, multi-jurisdictional matters in a fast-paced environment.
  • Produce high-quality written work product, analyses, and strategic recommendations.
  • Collaborate closely with partners, associates, clients, and cross-functional teams.
  • Mentor junior associates and foster strong internal team relationships.
  • Travel as needed for client meetings, negotiations, and business development.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
  • 8+ years of experience advising on corporate relocation, economic development incentives, or related areas.
  • Experience working with major corporate development projects across industries.
  • Strong analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills.
  • Process-driven, highly organized, and able to manage competing deadlines.
  • Skilled at client management and team collaboration.
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a national, integrated practice group.
  • JD required; strong academic credentials preferred.
Compensation & Benefits:
  • Expected hiring range: $200,000-$300,000, depending on geography and qualifications.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and firmwide wellness offerings.
  • Hybrid work structure with regular in-office presence and flexibility for some remote work.

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