Finance Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Finance Associate with 3-5 years of experience to join their team in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in structuring, drafting, and negotiating middle market lender's-side debt financing transactions, with essential expertise in UCC Article 9 and preferred experience in syndicated asset-based lending.

Duties

• Structure, draft, and negotiate middle market lender's-side debt financing transactions.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure successful transaction outcomes.
• Provide legal advice and support on finance-related matters.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in finance law.
• Admitted to practice in the respective state.
• Strong UCC Article 9 experience.
• Preferred experience in syndicated asset-based lending.

Education

• Outstanding professional and academic credentials.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in the respective state.

Skills

• Self-motivated and confident.
• Personable team player.
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, accident, and disability insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement benefits.
• Commuter benefits and well-being programs.

Providing a full range of legal and advocacy services across a broad spectrum of industries, this law firm has offices throughout the U.S. and Shanghai. The firm has extensive experience in advising Asia-based businesses with various business-related matters. Founded over seven decades ago, the firm offers innovative solutions to clients' needs through the knowledge and skills of the attorneys and professionals of diverse backgrounds. The firm provides strategic recruiting and mentoring, networking opportunities, career development, and advancement programs. Providing a flexible and supportive environment where everyone can do their best work, the firm rewards employees not only for professional achievements but also for personal contributions to teamwork environment and cooperation among their colleagues. The firm is active in supporting local communities and providing pro-bono service. The firm and attorneys have numerous recognitions and awards for significant industry knowledge and experience and contributions to communities.