A law firm in Chicago, IL, is seeking a highly skilled Structured Finance Associate Attorney with a minimum of 2 years of experience in handling complex structured finance transactions and securitizations. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in advising clients on a variety of financial matters, ensuring legal compliance, and contributing to the firm's success in the field of structured finance.

Duties:

• Draft and review legal documents related to structured finance transactions, including loan agreements, security agreements, and offering memoranda.
• Provide legal counsel and guidance to clients on the structuring and execution of complex financial transactions.
• Conduct due diligence on financial transactions to identify legal risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and legal professionals to develop and implement effective legal strategies.
• Stay abreast of legal developments and industry trends in structured finance.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Illinois State Bar or eligibility for reciprocity.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in structured finance transactions and securitizations.

Certifications:

• Bar admission in the state of Illinois.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of structured finance concepts and transactions.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in legal software and research tools.

Education:

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

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.