Associate - Global Transportation Finance

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate to join the Global Transportation Finance team in Chicago, IL. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse team on complex international and domestic transactions involving aviation, rail, maritime, and general equipment assets.

Duties

• Collaborate with shareholders on business development and client-facing activities.
• Participate in the financing, leasing, acquisition, and disposition of transportation assets.
• Manage multiple transactional matters simultaneously.
• Draft and negotiate contracts with precision and clarity.

Requirements

• 2-6 years of transactional experience at a law firm.
• Experience in securitization, leveraged finance, secured lending, or related fields.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiating skills.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple projects.
• Admitted to practice in Illinois or taking steps to become admitted.

Education

• J.D. degree or equivalent with strong academic credentials.

Certifications

• Admitted to the bar in Illinois or eligible for admission.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in managing complex transactions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement planning with 401K options.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Professional development and training programs.
• Hybrid work model with flexible scheduling.
• Employee discount programs and wellness initiatives.

Here is a premier mid-sized law firm, with sophisticated practice in corporate, labor and employment, and litigation. It has one of the most successful and prestigious intellectual property (including patent prosecution and litigation), M&A, finance/commercial lending and investment services (mutual fund, etc.) practices in the nation. With a couple of offices in the East Coast, and a main office in Chicago, this firm is a powerhouse when it comes to technological and financial and finance matters. Its clients range from Fortune 500 corporations, other private and public companies, startups, banks and other financial institutions, securities brokers and dealers, mutual funds, investment advisers, insurance companies, multi-employer benefit plans, manufacturers, universities, school districts, municipalities, utilities, health care institutions, trade and professional associations, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals. Client contact is early, and you are expected to produce and work hard from the first day. Everyone takes their jobs very seriously, but mentorship and guidance is available for those who seek it. The pay is competitive with the largest law firms in Chicago, and the firm provides merit-based bonuses to avoid strict lock-step compensation. Top grades from top law schools are required. For someone who wants to be a part of an innovative, yet prestigious law firm that has superb reputation and sophisticated practice that rivals the large firms in town, this is your place.