Commercial Finance Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Commercial Finance Associate in Chicago, IL. The firm is renowned for its expertise in handling high-value loan transactions both domestically and internationally. The ideal candidate will join a dynamic team that represents leading institutional lenders in structuring and documenting various financial transactions.

Duties

• Structure and document asset-based and cash-flow loan transactions.
• Represent banks and commercial finance companies in financial dealings.
• Engage in loan restructurings and equipment leasing.
• Participate in debtor-in-possession financing and equity aspects of loan transactions.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in lending transactions.
• Experience ideally gained at a large law firm.

Education

• J.D. from a top 25 law school.

Certifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Strong understanding of commercial lending.
• Excellent analytical and documentation skills.

Benefits

• Collegial and professional environment with top-tier mentors.
• Intellectually challenging work with high-profile clients.
• One-on-one mentorship and continuous legal training.
• Flexible schedule and work-life balance.

Take a look at the intellectuals at this mid-sized Chicago firm and you'll look no further. The city's best kept secret, this firm attracts superb talent and has been ranked as one of the elite law firms with respect to academic credentials. It is careful in its selection of attorneys and relentless in its representation of clients. In addition to its sophisticated general litigation and alternative dispute practice, the firm represents banks and consumer companies in class action defense, software developers and web companies in tax, regulatory and company matters, banks and commercial finance companies in commercial finance transactions, and U.S. commercial lenders in international asset-based transactions. The firm also has a flourishing education industry practice. If you're interested in real estate, this firm's clients range from small businesses to multi-national corporations, REITs, investors, institutional lenders and developers. And the firm's IP practice is just plain fun. Representing toy and bicycle manufacturing companies will make going to work like going to the playground! Plan on working hard -- associates take pride in early client contact and tremendous responsibility.