Junior Finance and Transactions Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Junior Finance and Transactions Associate Attorney to join their Chicago, IL office. The Junior Associate Attorney will be responsible for drafting loan documents, managing loan transactions, and handling multiple matters simultaneously within the commercial finance sector.

Duties:

• Draft loan documents with precision and attention to detail
• Manage loan transactions efficiently and effectively
• Handle multiple matters simultaneously, prioritizing tasks as needed

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree with strong academic credentials
• Admission to the Bar in Illinois or taking steps to become admitted
• 2+ years of commercial finance experience at a law firm

Education & Certifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Skills:

• Proficiency in drafting loan documents
• Ability to manage loan transactions
• Strong organizational skills for handling multiple matters concurrently

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.