Corporate Debt Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Chicago, IL, seeks a Corporate Debt Finance Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience. The ideal candidate will be adept at negotiating, structuring, and documenting debt finance transactions, particularly in leveraged buyouts and acquisition financing transactions involving private equity sponsors or lenders. Exceptional writing and analytical skills and prior experience in an Am Law 100 law firm setting are essential. Admission to the Illinois Bar and a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school (classes of 2019, 2020, or 2021) are required.

Duties:

• Negotiating, structuring, and documenting debt finance transactions.
• Representing private equity sponsors or their portfolio companies, or lenders providing financing to such entities in leveraged buyouts and other acquisition financing transactions.
• Conducting legal research and analysis related to debt finance matters.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents, agreements, and contracts.
• Providing legal counsel and support to clients on debt finance issues.
• Collaborating with other attorneys and legal staff on complex transactions.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in corporate debt finance.
• Familiarity with negotiating, structuring, and documenting debt finance transactions.
• Experience representing private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, or lenders in leveraged buyouts and acquisition financing transactions is preferred.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Prior experience in an Am Law 100 law firm.
• Must have a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school (classes 2019, 2020, or 2021).
• Admission to the Illinois Bar.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school (classes of 2019, 2020, or 2021).
• Admission to the Illinois Bar.

Skills:

• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Time management and organizational skills.

This AmLaw firm is well-known for their banking sector, representing all 10 U.S. bank holding companies. Specializing in its Latin America practice, this firm prioritizes and provides diversity and inclusion amongst its associates. This firm has also obtained numerous accolades including a perfect score through the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality two years in a row, Top 25 For Female Partners by The American Lawyer, and Top 60 Firms For Diversity by The American Lawyer's Diversity Scoreboard.