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Chicago office of our client seeks transactional attorney with 1-3 years of experience. The candidate will join the affordable housing and community development practice. Must have prior law firm experience and familiarity working on complex housing finance and community development projects. Real estate transactional experience involving tax credit syndication and government finance is strongly preferred. FHA lending/HUD experience is a plus. Legal

The ideal candidate must possess strong academic credentials.

Finance - General

Full-Time

Chicago office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks mid-level finance associate attorney with 3-6 years of experience in leverage finance transactions primarily on the borrower-side, including private equity sponsored acquisition financings. Legal

The candidate should have strong academic credentials from an accredited law school.

One of the nation's oldest, largest and hottest Chicago law firms, with offices in several of the major cities in the U.S. as well as the world. It has one of the best litigation practice groups in the country. The firm is a full service firm, meaning that it has respectable intellectual property, employee benefits, energy, corporate, securities, finance and other practice groups. It has grown tremendously through mergers with other firms, and lateral hires. The firm hires from the best regional law schools, as well as the well know national schools. It is not a law school snob at all, but requires superior grades. Client contact is early, and associates are given as much responsibility as they can handle. But client service is paramount and associates are expected to produce top quality work. Just because you are well compensated, you are not necessarily required to work on weekends, but most lawyers bill well over 2000 hours per year. The work is demanding, but you can feel assured that you are in one of the post prestigious litigation law firms in the country.

Finance - Banking

Full-Time

Chicago office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks lateral corporate finance associate attorney with 2+ years of experience in transactional work or finance law at a large or mid-size law firm, in-house law department or financing company. The candidate should preferably have experience of the following: Providing advice to clients on secured and unsecured, lending transactions, including equipment leasing; Representing insurance companies, banks, finance companies and financial institutions in private placements (both domestic and cross-border); Drafting and negotiating offering and transaction documents and financing statements; Advising clients on the acquisition or sale of portfolios of financial assets; Experience as debt counsel in traditional, leveraged, synthetic and/or capital lease transactions; Understanding of commercial and securities law issues as they relate to finance transactions; Representing parties in financing transactions with a broad range of asset classes. Must be a member in good standing or eligible to waive into the Illinois Bar. Legal

The candidate should also possess impressive academic credentials; the ability to simultaneously negotiate and efficiently handle multiple projects; strong interpersonal, analytical, oral communication and writing skills as well as superior negotiating skills; and an understanding of business, industry and market issues.

This diversified corporate and financial firm has more than 90 years of experience in developing innovative and practical legal solutions for complex finance problems. It has represented market participants in all aspects of banking, corporate finance and securities, and public finance transactions since its inception. The firm's other practice areas include bankruptcy, corporate law, civil litigation, environmental law, real estate, regulatory law, sports finance, trusts and estates, and taxation. Given the sophistication of its clients and the legal services they require, the firm hires a team of professionals with an effective combination of legal knowledge and the ability to seamlessly work in cross-disciplinary teams.

Finance - General

Full-Time

Chicago office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks licensing associate attorney with 4-8 years of experience. The candidate should have experience with consumer financial services and/or money transmitter licensing requirements, including analysis and advice regarding licensing requirements, changes of control and other key events, experience with license applications, and regular interaction with state licensing officials. Admission to Illinois Bar is required. Legal

The candidate should have strong academic performance and persuasive writing skills.

Associates at this Amlaw are consistently some of the happiest attorneys in market. The firm provides its associates with low-billables and a flexible work schedule. Attorneys here report that partners here show a genuine commitment to training and mentorship, and actual value providing positive feedback and encouragement to associates. Junior and mid-level associates are also given substantive work in a work culture that esteems pro bono and diversity.

Finance - Banking

Full-Time

Chicago office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks corporate finance associate attorney with 3+ years of transaction experience with a primary focus on leveraged finance and experience in a nationally recognized law firm. Legal

The candidates must have excellent academic credentials and a can-do work ethic.

Associates say that this Vault 20 law firm offers consistently substantive work across all levels of seniority and a collegial atmosphere. The prestigious firm, which has offices located across the country, provides valuable training and abundant mentorship opportunities to its associates, as well as a partner-track atmosphere that strives for high associate retention. Associates also praise the firm for its generous pro-bono and face-time policies.

Finance - General, Finance - Banking

Full-Time

Chicago office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks mid-level business law / commercial finance associate attorney preferably with 2-4 years of experience working on sophisticated commercial and real estate loan transactions for leading financial institutions. Legal

The candidate should have excellent academic credentials and strong organizational, drafting and analytical skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with both lawyers and non-lawyers - inside and outside the firm - are essential.

This branch office of a mid-west firm is going places. Firm wide, this firm is considered a large firm. This office operates like a small law firm, and its quality of its attorneys and work is high. This is a busy office that represents a lot of the mid-west powerhouse companies in business transactions, intellectual property and litigation, such as commercial, securities, product liability, insurance coverage, and intellectual property matters. The firms' lawyers try cases all over the nations, and try more cases than most firms in the country. The firm hires the best and brightest from top national and regional law schools. The pay is average, but the billable requirement is reasonable. People work hard, but the firm realizes that quality of life is just as important. Associates who stay 7-8 years make partner. People really do get along with one another. This firm is always looking to find awesome, talented attorneys. Find your niche in business, real property, litigation, and intellectual property law within a relaxed yet highly professional atmosphere.

Finance - General, Finance - Banking

Full-Time

Chicago office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks senior business law / commercial finance counsel preferably with significant experience leading sophisticated commercial and real estate loan transactions for leading financial institutions. Legal

The candidate should have excellent academic credentials and strong organizational, drafting and analytical skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with both lawyers and non-lawyers - inside and outside the firm - are essential.

This branch office of a mid-west firm is going places. Firm wide, this firm is considered a large firm. This office operates like a small law firm, and its quality of its attorneys and work is high. This is a busy office that represents a lot of the mid-west powerhouse companies in business transactions, intellectual property and litigation, such as commercial, securities, product liability, insurance coverage, and intellectual property matters. The firms' lawyers try cases all over the nations, and try more cases than most firms in the country. The firm hires the best and brightest from top national and regional law schools. The pay is average, but the billable requirement is reasonable. People work hard, but the firm realizes that quality of life is just as important. Associates who stay 7-8 years make partner. People really do get along with one another. This firm is always looking to find awesome, talented attorneys. Find your niche in business, real property, litigation, and intellectual property law within a relaxed yet highly professional atmosphere.

Finance - General, Finance - Banking

Full-Time

Chicago office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks corporate advisory finance associate attorney with 4-6 years of experience. Legal

The candidate should have excellent writing and analytical skills, along with a strong academic background.

Ranked as a Vault Law 100 international law firm, attorneys at this firm win by understanding their client's business, investing in their success, and by putting their interest ahead of their own. Associates boast working with brilliant attorneys, who are easy to work with, as well as having the opportunity for exciting, substantive legal work. The firm partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers, and shape markets. The attorneys at this firm bring their personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for their clients and the people they serve. Associate remark the firm is invested in their career destination and want to see the associates' career blossom. There is an opportunity to really grow, and the partners at the firm mentor associates and really care. The happiness factor is one of the firm's top priorities. As one associate put it, the firm is energized and it is an exciting place to be. The firms boasts a tightly-woven network of legal thought leaders who marry their passion for business with a deep, focused understanding of the law. Through their pro bono legal services, volunteer services, and charitable giving, lawyers at this firm are committed to giving back. This firm has been nationally ranked in 33 practice areas by US News.

Finance - Banking

Full-Time

Chicago office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks real estate associate attorney with lending ‎and some leasing experience.‎ The candidate will provide thorough factual and legal research and analysis. Will draft necessary agreements and documents with efficiency and clarity. Manage projects from commencement to closing. Competently and professionally communicate with clients and supervising attorneys; and complete tasks efficiently. Prepare and negotiate transactional documents generally including: Purchase and Sale Agreements, Loan Documents, Leases, and related agreements. Must be admitted to the Bar in Illinois. Experience representing financial institutions, mortgage lenders, institutional investors or borrowers in real estate and financing transactions is essential. Should have leasing experience. Thorough understanding of basic elements of real property due diligence, including survey, title, zooning and other land use issues is needed. Must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in Illinois. Legal

The candidate should have ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must have ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines. Strong organization and matter management skills essential. Ability to work professionally and effectively with Clients, Partners, Associate and Support Staff is needed. Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team is essential. Should have clear and effective drafting skills. Exceptional project management skills are needed. Must have ability to effectively manage junior associates and others. Should have Juris Doctor degree.

This is a full-service, large law firm with local, regional, and national clients, ranging from Fortune 500 corporations and privately held companies, to startups and individual entrepreneurs. The firm has developed a broad national practice in areas such as litigation, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, intellectual property, corporate and securities, tax, finance, creditors' rights, employment, environmental, estate planning, probate and family law, governmental affairs and health care. The firm has offices in the suburbs of Chicago to provide more intimate client services to its clients there. Lawyers in the firm appear to get along with one another, and associates seem satisfied with their compensation and quality of assignments they receive. The firm hires top graduates from national and regional law schools, and it values diversity in work experience. Quality of life outside the firm is valued, but work is taken seriously and lawyers are expected to produce top quality work. Compensation is above average and hourly requirements are reasonable.

Finance - Banking

Full-Time

Chicago office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm is actively seeking associates to join our Business and Finance Group. The ideal candidate must have 4-6 years of experience in secured lending work. Legal

This Vault-ranked firm has a client-first mindset, where attorneys are rewarded based on their listening and understanding their clients' goals, thinking creatively and aggressively to advance those goals, and obtaining the clients' ultimate success. Attorneys at this firm partner with members of the firm's affiliated businesses to provide comprehensive service to clients. These partnerships allow clients to access business consulting across a variety of disciplines. The attorneys truly work as one team to help their clients succeed. This modern, progressive firm boasts a highly respectful, transparent workplace culture, which fosters creativity, teamwork, inclusion, diversity, and service to clients and communities. This firm emphasizes significant investment in the communities where their attorneys live and practice. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

Finance - Banking

Full-Time