Corporate Finance - Lending Attorney

Job Title: Corporate Finance - Lending Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm based in Chicago, IL, is seeking a skilled Corporate Finance Attorney with over 7 years of experience in lending. This position is ideal for an attorney specializing in financing transactions, particularly those involving lenders in diverse industries. The role will involve managing acquisition financings, recapitalizations, and restructurings, as well as UCC filings and legal opinions. The successful candidate will handle lending deals independently from start to finish and must have a working knowledge of corporate law matters, including mergers, acquisitions, and corporate governance.

Duties:

• Lead financing transactions with minimal supervision
• Represent lenders in various sectors, focusing on acquisition financings, recapitalizations, and restructurings
• Provide opinions and manage UCC filings
• Collaborate with clients, both internal and external, across all organizational levels
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of general corporate law, including entity formation and corporate governance
• Manage competing priorities and adapt quickly to shifting demands
• Foster effective communication and strong relationships with clients
• Stay informed on emerging legal issues and trends within corporate finance and lending

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in corporate finance and lending
• Proven expertise in handling financing transactions independently
• Excellent organizational and detail-oriented skills
• Ability to manage complex matters under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions, entity formation, shareholder agreements, and customer agreements is advantageous
• IL bar admission required; NY license or ability to waive in is a plus
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Education:

• J.D. from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to practice law in Illinois
• NY bar admission (or ability to waive in) is preferred

Skills:

• Expertise in corporate finance, lending, and restructurings
• In-depth knowledge of general corporate law
• Exceptional legal research and drafting abilities
• Proficiency in managing multiple tasks and priorities
• Strong client relationship management
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Job Location:

• Chicago, IL

Benefits:

• Competitive professional development opportunities
• Path to partnership with mentoring and career advancement
• Opportunities for direct partner and client interaction
• Billable credit for approved pro bono work and other activities
• Inclusive and dynamic firm culture
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement options

With over eight decades of experience in handling cases involving antitrust & trade regulations, public finance, healthcare, environmental law, and bankruptcy, this firm has racked up substantial legal victories for its numerous clients in a variety of industries, from automotive to energy and hospitality. The firm has achieved all of this through the application of tenacious advocacy skills, as well as comprehensive case reviews and insightful cost-effective strategy implementation to every individual case. Accordingly, it has earned the respect and trust of its clients. With offices across the US, the firm only hires the best legal talent available, and its recruits are trained in line with the latest industry standards of practice. It also offers several financial incentives and salary packages, and actively encourages a healthy work-life balance as it recognizes the need for lawyers to live pleasant, satisfying lives outside of the workplace.