Mid-Level Private Equity Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Mid-Level Private Equity Finance Associate Attorney with at least 2 years of experience in private credit, acquisition finance, or leveraged finance. The ideal candidate will have borrower-side representation experience, with a preference for those who have worked with private equity sponsors.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and representation to clients in private equity finance transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate financing agreements, loan documents, and other related contracts.
• Conducted due diligence and assisted with transactional closings.
• Collaborate with partners and senior associates on complex financing matters.
• Stay abreast of regulatory developments and legal trends relevant to private equity finance.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the Illinois State Bar or eligibility for reciprocity.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in private credit, acquisition, or leveraged finance.
• Demonstrated experience in borrower-side representation.
• Strong preference for candidates with experience working with private equity sponsors.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active membership in the Illinois State Bar or eligibility for reciprocity.

Skills:

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients.

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.