Corporate Finance Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Corporate Finance Associate to join their team in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have three to six years of experience in corporate finance, working with financial institutions, private credit lenders, or borrowers in finance transactions.

Duties

• Draft loan, security, intercreditor, and related documents.
• Advise on covenant compliance.
• Lead due diligence teams.
• Manage specialists and draft documents.

Requirements

• Three to six years of experience in corporate finance.
• Experience with financial institutions, private credit lenders, or borrowers.
• Excellent writing skills and superior academics.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the state of Illinois preferred.

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in managing complex transactions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Life, health, accident, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Productivity and discretionary bonuses.

A Vault 100 firm widely cited for its outstanding mentorship opportunities for new associates and for its prestigious clientele, associates also applaud its impressive pro-bono policies, which consider pro-bono work just as important as billable work in calculating bonuses and advancement. They also cite mobility within the firm and say that lower-level associates often work closely with partners on projects, making growth opportunities abundant to those looking for career development.