Energy and Natural Resources Finance Associate (Mid-Level)

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a mid-level Energy and Natural Resources Finance Associate to join their finance team in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have three to five years of experience in transactional matters, including commercial lending and cross-border financing.

Duties

• Draft and review large, syndicated financing facilities.
• Manage junior associates and paralegals effectively.
• Engage in commercial lending, trade finance, and securitizations.
• Participate in domestic and cross-border secured and unsecured financing transactions.

Requirements

• Strong academic credentials.
• Extensive drafting experience.
• Excellent oral and writing skills.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Admitted to the IL Bar or eligible for reciprocity.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in Illinois or eligible for reciprocity.

Skills

• Leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Intellectual curiosity and self-development drive.
• Strong personal skills and sense of humor.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Virtual Health and Lyra Health EAP.
• Paid Family Leave and vacation time.
• College Savings Plan and tuition assistance.
• Transportation benefit and back-up child care.
• Pet insurance and excess liability insurance.

Commitment, value, excellence, and professional development draw associates to this AmLaw100 firm. This firm has been ranked regionally and nationwide for its vast array of varied practice groups, particularly its corporate practice. Associates are drawn to the collaborative effort at this firm, describing their colleagues as patient and willing to teach. Additionally, the efforts the firm makes to develop careers is appealing to attorneys at this firm. The firm puts emphasis on its diversity, as well as its pro bono requirement hours. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.