Finance Associate Attorney (3-5 years)
Firm Description:
Our client is a fast-growing, full-service law firm with offices in Chicago and Milwaukee. With a foundation built by partners from top-tier international firms, our client offers sophisticated legal services across a broad range of corporate and litigation matters. The firm represents a diverse and engaging client base, including private equity firms, founders, startups, venture capital investors, family offices, and public companies.
Position Description:
Our client is seeking a mid-level Finance Associate to join its rapidly growing Banking & Finance practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious attorney who wants to work on sophisticated financing transactions while playing a meaningful role in the growth of a dynamic and expanding platform.
The practice advises private equity sponsors, founders, family offices, investment firms, lenders, borrowers, and public companies on a broad range of complex financing matters, including leveraged finance, acquisition finance, structured finance, and specialty lending transactions.
Associates enjoy significant client exposure, hands-on responsibility, and close collaboration with experienced practitioners in a highly entrepreneurial and collegial environment. This role is ideal for a lawyer seeking sophisticated work, strong professional development, and the opportunity to grow alongside a practice with considerable momentum.
Key Responsibilities
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Represent lenders and borrowers in complex financing transactions.
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Draft and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, and related financing documentation.
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Advise on leveraged finance, acquisition finance, asset-based lending, and other credit facilities.
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Collaborate with clients and deal teams on domestic and cross-border transactions.
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Provide strategic guidance on transaction structuring and execution.
Qualifications
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J.D. and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
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3-5 years of finance, banking, or commercial lending experience.
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Experience handling sophisticated financing transactions at a leading law firm or comparable practice.
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Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
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Experience with leveraged finance, acquisition finance, asset-based lending, or structured finance transactions.
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Collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset with a desire for client-facing responsibility and professional growth.
What You’ll Gain
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Exposure to sophisticated, high-value financing transactions.
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Direct client contact and meaningful responsibility from day one.
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Collaboration with experienced attorneys and leading market participants.
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The opportunity to grow your practice within a rapidly expanding platform.
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A collegial, entrepreneurial culture that supports professional development and long-term career growth.
Meet Your Recruiter
Jillian Dent
VP, Attorney Recruitment