Global Transportation Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A prestigious law firm is seeking a Finance Associate Attorney to join their Global Transportation Finance team. This position offers a chance to work in a multidisciplinary environment that involves complex international and domestic transactions. The ideal candidate will be involved in finance, leasing, acquisitions, and restructuring related to aviation, rail, maritime, and other transportation assets. This role provides excellent opportunities for professional growth and client interaction.

Location

• Chicago, IL

Duties

• Participate in transactional work across various transportation finance areas, including aviation, rail, maritime, and equipment assets.
• Represent clients such as banks, leasing companies, airlines, private equity firms, and other investors in financing, leasing, and acquisition transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts and agreements.
• Support business development activities and maintain direct client interaction.
• Collaborate with shareholders and team members on multidisciplinary legal matters.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of transactional experience within a law firm environment.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: securitization, leveraged finance, secured lending, capital markets, private equity, project finance, structured finance, real estate finance, maritime, or aviation.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple transactions concurrently.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active admission, or eligibility for admission, to the Bar in the applicable jurisdiction.

Skills

• Proficiency in contract drafting and negotiation.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to manage client relationships.

Benefits

• Hybrid work policy with three days in-office and two days remote.
• Professional development support, including training, mentoring, and feedback.
• Competitive benefits package, offering health, wellness, and financial planning resources.

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.