Mid-Level Debt Finance Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Debt Finance Associate Attorney for their Chicago, IL location.

Job Overview:

The Mid-Level Debt Finance Associate Attorney will handle upmarket bilateral, syndicated, and sponsor-backed deals for banks and private credit funds. The successful candidate must possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Duties:

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence efficiently and responsively.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work products.
• Successfully meet deadlines and expectations, and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activities, such as working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and attending meetings as needed.
• Perform all other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• 5-7 years of experience handling upmarket bilateral, syndicated, and sponsor-backed deals for banks and private credit funds.
• Strong academic background from nationally recognized schools.
• Admission to practice in IL.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Illinois State Bar.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Team player with the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting legal documents.
• Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations in debt finance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and legal research databases.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.