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Mid-Level Corporate Finance Associate

$260k - $390k

Orion Placement

Pay: $260,000.00 - $390,000.00 per year

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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. xhyhwjd It is an excellent environment for building a long-term transactional law career.

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Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

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