Senior Finance (Borrower Side) Associate Attorney

Job Title: Senior Finance (Borrower Side) Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Senior Finance Associate Attorney to join their dynamic Private Equity Finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in borrower-side private credit, acquisition finance, or leveraged finance, with a focus on sponsor-side private equity acquisition financings. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced attorneys seeking to contribute to a growing and innovative practice while offering comprehensive solutions for clients in the private equity and finance sectors.

Duties:

• Advise clients on complex borrower-side private credit, acquisition finance, and leveraged finance transactions.
• Handle all aspects of private equity acquisition financings, including structuring and negotiation.
• Lead due diligence efforts, drafting, and reviewing transaction documents.
• Provide legal guidance on financing strategies for private equity-backed transactions.
• Collaborate with other teams across the firm to deliver integrated legal solutions for clients.
• Stay informed about market trends, regulatory changes, and best practices within private equity finance.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in borrower-side private credit, acquisition finance, or leveraged finance.
• Proven expertise in sponsor-side private equity acquisition financings.
• Strong technical knowledge of finance transactions and legal complexities.
• Ability to manage large, high-stakes transactions independently and effectively.
• Excellent communication skills with a focus on client service and relationship building.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active Bar membership in the state of Illinois (or willingness to obtain).

Skills:

• Expertise in finance law, including private credit and acquisition finance.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Client-focused with a keen ability to identify and address client needs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex legal matters.
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal communication skills.

Job Location:

• Chicago, IL

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.