Mid-Level Private Equity Finance Associate Attorney

A law firm in Chicago is seeking a Mid-Level Private Equity Finance Associate Attorney with approximately 3-4 years of substantive leveraged finance experience. The ideal candidate will have experience representing borrowers, private equity sponsors, financial institutions, direct lenders, and other investors in various debt finance transactions. Lender-side experience in middle-market transactions is a plus. The role involves handling acquisition financings, recapitalizations, asset-based facilities, working capital facilities, and debt restructurings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in leveraged finance transactions, including acquisition financings, dividend recapitalizations, asset-based facilities, and general working capital facilities.
• Advise on debt restructurings and reorganizations, including debtor-in-possession financings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate financing documents, including credit agreements, security agreements, and intercreditor agreements.
• Conduct due diligence and provide legal analysis on financing transactions.
• Collaborate with clients, private equity sponsors, financial institutions, and other stakeholders to structure and execute complex finance deals.
• Manage all aspects of transaction execution, including coordinating with internal teams and external parties.
• Stay current on developments in private equity finance, leveraged finance, and related legal areas.
• Provide strategic counsel to clients and develop effective legal solutions for complex financing issues.

Requirements:

• Approximately 3-4 years of substantive leveraged finance experience.
• Experience representing borrowers, private equity sponsors, financial institutions, direct lenders, and other investors in debt finance transactions.
• Lender-side experience in middle-market transactions is a plus.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent client service and communication abilities.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the state bar where the firm is located (e.g., Illinois Bar).

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of leveraged finance, private equity transactions, and debt finance structures.
• Experience with acquisition financings, recapitalizations, asset-based facilities, and debt restructurings.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent legal research and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage complex transactions and provide strategic legal advice.
• Strong communication and client service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits Offered:

• 401k Plan
• Medical
• Health Savings Account
• Virtual Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Lyra Health EAP
• Paid Family Leave
• College Savings Plan
• Transportation Benefit
• Back-Up Child Care
• College Coach
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Sick Time
• Vacation Time
• 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.