Mid-Level Corporate Finance Attorney
$260k - $390kOrion Placement
Job Description
Job Description
Pay: $260,000.00 - $390,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join an established Corporate Finance team handling sophisticated financing transactions for lenders and borrowers.
- Take on meaningful responsibility with hands-on training and direct exposure to complex transactions.
- Work across asset-based, real estate, and cash flow financing matters.
- Build valuable transactional experience alongside a collaborative and highly experienced team.
- Enjoy a nationally recognized platform with strong opportunities for long-term professional growth and advancement.
Location
Chicago, IL — On-site. Candidates should reside in or be willing to relocate to the Chicago area before starting.
Note:
Must have an active Illinois Bar license or be eligible to waive into Illinois, along with 3+ years of transferable corporate, finance, or transactional legal experience.
About Us
We are a nationally recognized law firm with a sophisticated Corporate Finance practice serving clients on complex financing and transactional matters. Our team combines high-level legal work with a collegial, collaborative environment where attorneys receive meaningful responsibility, hands-on training, and opportunities to grow. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Represent lenders and borrowers in sophisticated corporate finance transactions.
- Assist with the documentation, negotiation, and closing of financing transactions.
- Work on asset-based, real estate, and cash flow loans.
- Draft and negotiate credit agreements, loan documents, and related transaction documents.
- Coordinate transaction matters through closing and help keep deals moving efficiently.
- Analyze legal and business issues and develop practical solutions for clients.
- Work closely with attorneys, clients, lenders, borrowers, and other transaction participants.
- Take ownership of assigned matters while collaborating with a well-established Corporate Finance team.
- Apply strong attention to detail and sound judgment in a fast-paced transactional environment.
Qualifications
- Active Illinois Bar membership or ability to waive into Illinois.
- 3+ years of corporate, finance, transactional, or other transferable legal experience.
- Finance transaction experience representing lenders and/or borrowers preferred.
- Experience with asset-based, real estate, and/or cash flow loans is a plus.
- Strong academic credentials.
- Excellent legal drafting and analytical skills.
- Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and organized.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Willingness to work on-site in Chicago.
Why You Will Love Working Here
This is an opportunity to step into a role where your work matters from day one. You will receive hands-on training, meaningful responsibility, and exposure to sophisticated corporate finance transactions while working with a supportive team invested in your development. It is an excellent environment for building a long-term transactional law career.
JPC-1742
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
$260k - $390k
...Job Description Job Description Mid-Level Corporate Finance Associate Attorney Chicago, IL Direct Counsel is seeking a Corporate Finance Associate to join a leading Am Law 100 law firm in its Chicago office. This opportunity is ideal for a mid-level associate...SuggestedWork at officeRelocation$260k - $390k
...a Great Opportunity Join an established Corporate Finance team handling sophisticated financing transactions... ...matters. Our team combines high-level legal work with a collegial, collaborative environment where attorneys receive meaningful responsibility, hands-on...SuggestedRelocation$310k
...Job Description Job Description Corporate Restructuring Associate Attorney (Mid- to Senior-Level) Chicago, Illinois About the Practice The Corporate Restructuring group in Chicago advises clients on complex in-court and out-of-court restructurings involving distressed...SuggestedLocal area$310k - $390k
...Job Description Job Description Direct Counsel is seeking a Mid-Level Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney to join a highly respected Am Law firm. Location: Chicago, IL Practice Area: Corporate – Mergers & Acquisitions / Private Equity Overview: This...Suggested- ...Exelon is seeking a mid-level attorney in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) practice area to provide full legal services under supervision. This role requires understanding assigned client businesses and managing budgets with outside counsel, while supporting...Suggested
$290k - $420k
...Job Description Job Description Mid-Level Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney – Austin; Boston; Chicago; Dallas; Denver; Detroit; Houston; Jacksonville... ...transaction advisors. Advise clients on complex corporate and transactional matters. Support private equity...Work at office$235k - $365k
...Job Description Job Description Direct Counsel is seeking a Corporate/Sponsor Finance Associate Attorney (Mid-Level) to join an Am Law firm in Chicago. Direct Counsel has partnered with a leading international law firm in seeking a mid-level associate to join its...Temporary workFlexible hours- ...Job Description Job Description Corporate Transactions Mid-Level Associate Attorney Direct Counsel is seeking a Corporate Transactions Mid-Level Associate Attorney to join a highly regarded Am Law 100 firm in Atlanta, Georgia or Chicago, Illinois . This...
$235k - $365k
...Job Description Job Description Real Estate Associate Attorney (Mid-Level) Chicago, IL Direct Counsel is seeking a mid-level Real Estate... ..., offering associates exposure to both principal-side and financing-side work . The ideal candidate will have meaningful...$390k
...Job Description Job Description Finance Associate Attorney – Chicago, Illinois Direct Counsel is seeking a Finance Associate Attorney to... ...acquisition financings, refinancing transactions, and other corporate finance matters. Conduct due diligence and coordinate...Work at office$365k
...Corporate Associate Attorney Direct Counsel is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney to join a highly respected Am Law firm's Chicago... ...Position Overview: A leading national firm is seeking mid- to senior-level Corporate Associate Attorneys with approximately 4–8 years...Work at office$310k - $390k
...Job Description Job Description Affordable Housing Finance Attorney Orange County, CA | Chicago, IL | New York, NY Mid-Level | 4+ Years Experience | AmLaw 50 Firm Direct Counsel represents an AmLaw 50 firm seeking an experienced Affordable Housing Finance...Permanent employment$96.61k - $112.09k
...Illinois or scheduled for admission to the Illinois bar on November 4, 2026, to be considered*** Job Title: Assistant State’s Attorney – Entry Level 0-4 years’ Experience , Criminal Prosecutions Bureau, Special Victims Bureau, Juvenile Justice Bureau Reports to :...Full timeWork at officeLocal areaVisa sponsorshipWork visaRelocation package$190k - $325k
...Chicago | Hybrid Corporate M&A Associate Attorney AmLaw 100 Opportunity Compensation $190,000 - $325,000+ Aligned Talent Acquisition... ...• Collaborative platform with complementary corporate, finance, tax, and regulatory practices • Excellent long-term...$230k
A top mid-size Chicago-based law firm is seeking a mid-level corporate associate to join their sophisticated and growing transactional practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys high-quality deal work, meaningful client contact, and a collaborative...Flexible hours- ...Job Description Job Description Health Care Regulatory Mid-Level Associate Attorney Direct Counsel is seeking a Health Care Regulatory Mid... ...communications. Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, transactional, and litigation practices to provide comprehensive...
$140k - $160k
...Description Opportunity at a Glance Covista is seeking a mid-level to experienced attorney to join its Legal Department. Reporting to and... ...in the United States and the Caribbean, as well as the corporate real estate portfolio in the United States. Real estate...Full timeContract workFor contractorsWork at officeFlexible hours$145k - $175k
...About the job Corporate Transactional Attorney Pay: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year Why... ...entrepreneurial environment that offers high level transactional work without the... ...contracts, governance documents, financing documents, and other sophisticated transactional...Contract workWork at office- ...service national and international practice, is seeking to add a Corporate Attorney or Partner to their Chicago, IL office! If you have 5+ years... ...written, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization. 8. High level of professionalism and...Work at officeLocal areaFlexible hours
$310k - $390k
...Job Description Job Description Investment Funds Mid-Level Associate Attorney Preferred Locations: Charlotte, Chicago, or New York Additional Locations Considered: Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, or Washington, DC Compensation...Work at office$260k - $365k
...Job Description Job Description Fund Finance Associate Attorney (Mid-Level) Location: Los Angeles, Charlotte, Chicago, or New York Direct Counsel is seeking a Mid-Level Associate with 3 to 5 years of experience to join a prestigious Am Law 100 firm and support...$235k - $260k
...Job Description Job Description Direct Counsel is seeking a Junior Corporate Finance Associate Attorney to join a highly respected Am Law firm. Location: Chicago, Illinois Position Type: Associate (1–3 years) Practice Area: Corporate Finance / Financial Services...Relocation- ...Job Description Job Description Chicago | Hybrid Corporate / Sponsor Finance Associate Attorney AmLaw 50 Opportunity Compensation $310,000 – $450,000+ A leading international law firm is seeking a Corporate / Sponsor Finance Associate Attorney to join its...Work at office
$180k - $315k
...Job Description Job Description Corporate Finance Associate Attorney Direct Counsel is seeking a Corporate Finance Associate Attorney to join a highly respected national law firm. Positions are available in Chicago, Denver, Florham Park, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis...Work at office3 days per week- ...Job Description Job Description Chicago | Hybrid Corporate Finance Associate Attorney AmLaw 50 Opportunity Compensation $235,000 – $390,000+ Aligned Talent Acquisition is recruiting for an experienced Corporate Finance Associate Attorney opportunity with...Private practice
$260k - $365k
...Job Description Job Description Complex Commercial Litigation Mid-Level Associate Attorney Location: Chicago, Illinois Practice Area: Complex Commercial Litigation Experience: 3+ years Compensation: $260,000–$365,000 Direct Counsel is seeking a...$260k
...Why This Is a Great Opportunity Join a highly regarded Corporate and M&A practice handling sophisticated, high-value transactions... ...private and public companies. Collaborate with experienced attorneys on sophisticated deals, including healthcare, industrial, consumer...Work at officeFlexible hours$260k - $390k
...international law firm in their search for an exceptional mid-level associate to elevate their elite banking practice. § Title: Mid-Level Banking and Finance Counsel | Associate Attorney § Practice Area: Global Corporate Finance / Leveraged Finance / Commercial Lending...Full timeImmediate start- Lateral Link is assisting a repeat client and top-ranked Am Law 25 firm in seeking a corporate M&A associate with approximately 2-6 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have experience advising public and private companies, as well as private equity sponsors and...Work at office
- ...Patent Attorney - Chemistry or Biochemistry - Chicago Our client is a top firm, seeking an... ...with academic institutions, startups, and mid-sized companies in the biotech or pharmaceutical... ...authorized to work in the U.S. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job...Full time
Do you want to receive more vacancies?
Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Mid-Level Corporate Finance Attorney. Be the first to apply!



