Mid-level Associate Attorney with 4-5 years of experience

Chicago office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a mid-level associate attorney with 4-5 years of proven legal experience handling sophisticated leveraged financing transactions. The candidate will represent private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies and/or financial institutions that provide financing to private equity firms in debt financing transactions. Assist and provide legal guidance to clients in structuring and executing leverage finance transactions. Draft and review various finance documents, including credit and service agreements, high-yield bond indentures, commitment letters and term sheets, security and guarantee agreements, and inter-creditor and subordination agreements. Support clients during and after transactions by providing legal advice to ensure compliance and risk mitigation and stay current on industry trends and legal developments. Must have experience at a large law firm representing private equity sponsors, corporate borrowers, and/or lenders with leverage finance transactions. Experience working in a global team environment would be preferred. Should have a strong academic record and a J.D. degree from an accredited law school. Must be admitted to and a member in good standing of the Illinois Bar.

This distinguished law firm was established more than 140 years ago and employs a significantly large team of highly skilled attorneys. The firm has several law offices located across the U.S. and abroad. A few of the firm's key practice areas are antitrust law, intellectual property law, and litigation. This law practice is actively involved in pro bono efforts and committed to maintaining diversity at the workplace.