Debt Finance Associate Attorney

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Lucie Richardson AB