Mid-level Leveraged Finance Associate Attorney

A law firm seeks a mid-level leveraged finance associate to join its dynamic team, focusing on supporting both lender and borrower practices. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of three years of experience in leveraged buyout financings. Strong academic credentials and experience in a large law firm are essential, along with excellent analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills.

Duties

• Facilitate the structuring and negotiation of leveraged finance transactions, particularly in buyouts and acquisitions.
• Provide comprehensive support to both lender and borrower-side practices within the finance team.
• Conduct detailed due diligence and analysis of financing agreements and related documentation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate key documents, including loan agreements and credit agreements.
• Collaborate effectively with clients and team members to devise successful financing strategies.
• Keep abreast of market trends and legal developments in the leveraged finance sector.

Requirements

• At least three years of relevant experience in leveraged finance or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and manage multiple priorities.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic performance is highly desirable.

Certifications

• Must be admitted to practice law in IL.

Skills

• Proficiency in legal research and financial analysis.
• Strong organizational skills with the capacity to handle competing demands.
• Ability to convey complex financial concepts clearly to clients and colleagues.
• Experience drafting and negotiating financial documents effectively.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the firm.
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Location

• Chicago, IL.

The firm is committed to fostering diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

One of the nations oldest, largest and hottest Chicago law firms, with offices in several of the major cities in the U.S. as well as the world. It has one of the best litigation practice groups in the country. The firm is a full service firm, meaning that it has respectable intellectual property, employee benefits, energy, corporate, securities, finance and other practice groups. It has grown tremendously through mergers with other firms, and lateral hires. The firm hires from the best regional law schools, as well as the well know national schools. It is not a law school snob at all, but requires superior grades. Client contact is early, and associates are given as much responsibility as they can handle. But client service is paramount and associates are expected to produce top quality work. Just because you are well compensated, you are not necessarily required to work on weekends, but most lawyers bill well over 2000 hours per year. The work is demanding, but you can feel assured that you are in one of the post prestigious litigation law firms in the country.