Mid-Level Finance (Borrower Side) Associate Attorney Job in Chicago, IL Near Me - 356925 | BCGSearch.com

Mid-Level Finance (Borrower Side) Associate Attorney

Type Full-Time

Location Illinois - Chicago

Job ID LUSU356925

Experience Level Junior Associate

Job Experience Min. 1 Years

Ranking 4 : Medium to Large Business $$$$

Estimated Salary Highest Salary Band in the Market

Practice Areas Finance - Banking Finance - Structured FinanceCorporate - Private EquityFinance - General

2025-06-04 02:00:33

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.

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