Corporate Finance Associate

A law firm seeks an experienced Corporate Finance Associate to join its growing team in Chicago, IL. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on a broad range of finance-related transactions, including debt private placements, secured and unsecured lending, and complex real estate financing. The ideal candidate will have 2-6 years of experience in transactional law, with a focus on finance or real estate, and a strong understanding of commercial and securities law as it relates to financial transactions.

Duties:

• Represent clients, including banks, insurance companies, and financial institutions, in both domestic and cross-border debt private placements.
• Provide legal counsel on secured and unsecured lending transactions, equipment leasing, and real estate financing matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate offering documents, transaction documents, and financing statements.
• Assist in or lead closings of debt-related transactions, ensuring all legal requirements are met.
• Act as debt counsel in traditional, leveraged, synthetic, and capital lease transactions.
• Address complex commercial and securities law issues as they pertain to finance transactions.
• Represent clients in financing transactions involving a variety of asset classes.

Requirements:

• 2-6 years of experience in transactional law, with a focus on finance, real estate, or corporate transactions.
• Experience working on debt private placements, secured/unsecured lending, and other finance-related transactions.
• Strong ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently, often under tight deadlines.
• Impressive academic credentials and experience in handling complex negotiations.
• Superior oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage clients and negotiate effectively.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of business, market, and industry dynamics.
• Bar membership in the jurisdiction where the candidate will be based, or eligibility to waive into the bar.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active membership in the State Bar of the jurisdiction in which the position will be located (or eligibility for bar admission).

Skills:

• Experience in transactional finance, including lending, debt placements, and real estate financing.
• Proficiency in negotiating complex finance and transaction documents.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with clients and team members.
• Exceptional writing and communication abilities.
• Solid understanding of commercial and securities law as it relates to financing transactions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities efficiently.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) and other financial planning options.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Career development and training opportunities, including mentorship from senior attorneys.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment with exposure to high-profile transactions and clients.

This is a full-time position in Chicago, IL, with a focus on corporate finance and transactional law. The role provides excellent growth potential within a supportive and fast-paced team.