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Debt Finance Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition

Job Description

Job Description

Chicago | Hybrid

Debt Finance Associate Attorney AmLaw 50 Opportunity Compensation

$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.

Ideal Background

1–3 years of debt finance, banking, commercial finance, or secured lending experience

• Experience representing lenders, borrowers, and/or private equity sponsors in debt financing transactions

• Working knowledge of secured lending transactions and related financing structures

• Experience drafting, negotiating, and closing financing transactions and related documentation

• Experience preparing transaction documents, closing checklists, and issues lists in connection with financing transactions

• Working knowledge of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code required

• Experience with acquisition financings, commitment letters, debt securities offerings, high-yield offerings, and/or convertible note transactions is preferred

• Familiarity with general corporate law principles is a plus

• Strong drafting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated transactions simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail

• Experience gained at a large law firm preferred

• 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

Why This Opportunity

Sophisticated debt finance platform

Representation of premier lenders, borrowers, and private equity sponsors

Exposure to complex secured lending, acquisition financing, and capital markets transactions

Significant client interaction and responsibility

Strong mentorship and professional development

Collaborative AmLaw 50 environment

Interested?

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

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Vacancy posted 9 days ago
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