Chicago | Hybrid
$225,000 – $260,000
A leading international law firm is seeking a Debt Finance Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office.
This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing lenders, borrowers, and private equity sponsors in sophisticated debt financing transactions.
• 1–3 years of debt finance, banking, commercial finance, or secured lending experience gained at a large law firm
• Experience representing lenders, borrowers, and/or private equity sponsors in debt financing transactions
• Experience handling secured lending transactions, acquisition financings, syndicated credit facilities, and other complex financing matters
• Experience drafting and negotiating credit agreements, security agreements, commitment letters, intercreditor agreements, and related financing documentation
• Working knowledge of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code and secured lending concepts
• Experience preparing transaction documents, closing checklists, and issues lists in connection with financing transactions
• Familiarity with acquisition financings, debt securities offerings, high-yield offerings, and convertible note transactions is preferred
• Strong drafting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated transactions simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Excellent academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted
Sophisticated debt finance platform
Representation of premier lenders, borrowers, and private equity sponsors
Exposure to complex secured lending and acquisition financing transactions
Significant client interaction and responsibility
Strong mentorship and professional development
Collaborative AmLaw 50 environment
Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.
Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. I'm happy to provide additional information and discuss how this role compares to others currently on the market.
Confidential inquiries welcome.
Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition
devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com