Mid-Senior Level Finance Associate Attorney

The law firm is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Finance Associate Attorney to join its dynamic team in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will play a key role in managing complex finance transactions, working closely with clients, and contributing to business development activities. This position offers a collegial environment, opportunities for advancement, and comprehensive benefits.

Job Details:

• Participate in the management of all aspects of finance transactions, including negotiation, documentation, and closing.
• Work on sophisticated and complex finance transactions in the middle-market segment.
• Directly engage with clients and actively participate in business development activities.
• Opportunities for advancement, including partnership track, within a collaborative work environment.
• Collaborate across offices, particularly in a busy practice setting.
• Receive training opportunities with growing levels of responsibility.

Requirements:

• 4 years of law firm experience.
• Knowledge and experience with complex financing and acquisition transactions on both borrower and lender sides.
• Licensed to practice since 2019 or earlier.
• Demonstrated interest in developing and implementing relationship-building skills internally and externally.
• Highly motivated and a self-starter.
• Possess strong business acumen.
• Flexible and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience working with attorneys, staff, and clients from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law.

Skills:

• Excellent negotiation and documentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Business development and client relationship skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic work environment.

Job Location:

• Chicago, IL

Benefits offered:

• Competitive compensation and benefits in a small office, mid-sized firm environment.
• Hybrid working environment.
• Quality benefits programs, including an annual stipend to support attorneys’ interests and hobbies outside of the workplace.
• Workplace flexibility.
• One-on-One Career coaching and outstanding professional development opportunities and support.

This full-service firm in Chicago has a nationally recognized reputation in many of its practice areas. With additional offices throughout the Midwest and the East Coast, the firm has over 200 lawyers ready to serve their clients. New associates are assigned to one of five sections: Bond/Municipal Finance, Business, Labor, Litigation, or Real Estate. New associates are encouraged to let the firm know what areas interest them, but all attorneys are expected to be willing to work in a wide variety of areas. New associates are also provided with early client contact. While some associates arent ecstatic with the firms bonus structure, this mid-tier firm does pay higher than many similar firms in the area.