Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm is seeking a Finance Associate Attorney to join its Finance & Transactions team in Chicago. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in a diverse and multidisciplinary practice, working closely with clients and shareholders while participating in business development activities.

Location:

• Chicago, IL

Duties:

• Draft loan documents and manage loan transactions.
• Oversee multiple finance matters simultaneously.
• Collaborate with shareholders and participate in client-facing activities.
• Support business development initiatives.

Requirements:

• 4-7 years of commercial finance experience at a law firm.
• Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple transactions.
• J.D. degree (or equivalent) with excellent academic credentials.
• Admitted in good standing or working towards admission in the relevant jurisdiction (Illinois, Texas, or District of Columbia).

Education:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice in the applicable jurisdiction or in process.

Skills:

• Proficient drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation structure.
• Hybrid work policy with three days in-office and two days remote.
• Opportunities for professional development and mentoring.
• Engaging work environment with personalized attention.

Here is a premier mid-sized law firm, with sophisticated practice in corporate, labor and employment, and litigation. It has one of the most successful and prestigious intellectual property (including patent prosecution and litigation), M&A, finance/commercial lending and investment services (mutual fund, etc.) practices in the nation. With a couple of offices in the East Coast, and a main office in Chicago, this firm is a powerhouse when it comes to technological and financial and finance matters. Its clients range from Fortune 500 corporations, other private and public companies, startups, banks and other financial institutions, securities brokers and dealers, mutual funds, investment advisers, insurance companies, multi-employer benefit plans, manufacturers, universities, school districts, municipalities, utilities, health care institutions, trade and professional associations, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals. Client contact is early, and you are expected to produce and work hard from the first day. Everyone takes their jobs very seriously, but mentorship and guidance is available for those who seek it. The pay is competitive with the largest law firms in Chicago, and the firm provides merit-based bonuses to avoid strict lock-step compensation. Top grades from top law schools are required. For someone who wants to be a part of an innovative, yet prestigious law firm that has superb reputation and sophisticated practice that rivals the large firms in town, this is your place.