Associate - Structured Finance

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified Associate for its Structured Finance Practice in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in structured finance transactions and securitizations, contributing to complex and innovative financial solutions.

Duties

• Advise clients on bespoke capital raising and investment solutions.
• Work on cutting-edge structured finance and securitization transactions.
• Collaborate with major market participants, including issuers, banks, and investors.
• Counsel on transactions involving commercial and esoteric assets.
• Provide cross-border counsel on commercial, insolvency, and tax law aspects.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in structured finance transactions.
• Proven ability to handle complex financial transactions.
• Experience with cross-border legal issues is preferred.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Resources for family building and caregiving.
• Financial planning and retirement savings options.

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.