Mid-Level Finance (Borrower Side) Associate Attorney

Job Title

Mid-Level Finance Associate Attorney (Borrower-Side Focus)

Job Overview

A prestigious law firm in Chicago, IL, is seeking a skilled mid-level associate attorney specializing in borrower-side finance to support its thriving private equity and acquisition finance practice. The role involves working on high-stakes financial transactions and providing expert legal counsel to clients in private equity, acquisition, and leveraged finance.

Duties

• Represent clients in borrower-side private credit and acquisition finance transactions.
• Advise on leveraged finance matters, including structuring and negotiating loan agreements.
• Collaborate with sponsor-side private equity clients to facilitate acquisition financings.
• Conduct due diligence and draft, review, and negotiate financing documents.
• Provide strategic legal advice on complex financial structures and transactions.
• Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of deals.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in borrower-side private credit, acquisition finance, or leveraged finance.
• Preferred experience in sponsor-side private equity acquisition financings.
• Strong understanding of financial and legal principles related to private equity finance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with precision and efficiency.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active membership in good standing with the Illinois State Bar or eligibility for admission to the Illinois Bar.

Skills

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in negotiating and drafting complex financial agreements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with clients and teams.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle high-pressure, deadline-driven environments.
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Job Location

Chicago, IL

The Midwest law office started their legal practice thirty years ago. More than one-hundred skilled attorneys are on staff. Areas of specialization are transactional and litigation law. Practice areas are comprehensive. Asset-based lending, bank financing, benefits-compensation, capital markets, environmental litigation, securities litigation-professional liability and transactional tax are some of their practice disciplines. Hospitality, financial services, energy and healthcare are a few of their practice industries. The Midwest practice is known for their legal prowess in tax matters of renewable energy projects.