Mid-to-Senior-Level Private Equity Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Chicago, IL, seeks a Mid-to-Senior-Level Private Equity Finance Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of substantive leveraged finance experience. The ideal candidate will represent borrowers, private equity sponsors, financial institutions, direct lenders, and other investors in a diverse range of debt finance work.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and support in various debt finance matters, including acquisition financings, dividend and other recapitalizations, asset-based facilities, general working capital facilities, and debt restructurings/reorganizations.
• Handle debtor-in-possession financings in the context of debt finance transactions.
• Conduct legal research, analysis, and due diligence for client matters.
• Draft and review legal documents, contracts, and agreements related to private equity finance.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the state of Illinois.
• 3-6 years of substantive leveraged finance experience.

Certifications:

• State Bar admission in Illinois.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of leveraged finance and private equity transactions.
• Excellent legal research, analysis, and drafting skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lender-side experience in middle market transactions.

Commitment, value, excellence, and professional development draw associates to this AmLaw100 firm. This firm has been ranked regionally and nationwide for its vast array of varied practice groups, particularly its corporate practice. Associates are drawn to the collaborative effort at this firm, describing their colleagues as ?patient and willing to teach.? Additionally, the efforts the firm makes to develop careers is appealing to attorneys at this firm. The firm puts emphasis on its diversity, as well as its pro bono requirement hours. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.