Finance and Restructuring Associate

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm is recruiting for a Finance and Restructuring Associate to join its Finance & Restructuring practice group. The role offers the opportunity to work with financial institutions, borrowers, and companies on complex commercial finance transactions. This position is available in multiple office locations across the United States and provides a hybrid work environment.

Location:

• Chicago, IL.

Duties:

• Draft and review loan agreements, security agreements, intercreditor agreements, and related documents.
• Advise clients on covenant compliance and manage due diligence teams.
• Lead and manage specialist teams during the transaction process.
• Assist in loan originations and real estate financings.
• Provide legal counsel to financial institutions and borrowers in commercial finance transactions.
• Manage multiple assignments efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain excellent communication with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.

Requirements:

• 3 to 6 years of experience in corporate finance or working with financial institutions and borrowers.
• Experience in commercial finance transactions, including loan originations and real estate financings.
• Strong drafting skills in loan, security, and intercreditor agreements.
• Excellent writing skills and superior academic credentials.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle complex legal matters.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the relevant state bar.

Skills:

• Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency in drafting and reviewing commercial finance documents.
• Strong leadership skills to manage due diligence teams and specialists.

Benefits:

• Productivity and discretionary bonuses.
• Life, health, accident, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Comprehensive total compensation and benefits package.

A Vault 100 firm widely cited for its outstanding mentorship opportunities for new associates and for its prestigious clientele, associates also applaud its impressive pro-bono policies, which consider pro-bono work just as important as billable work in calculating bonuses and advancement. They also cite mobility within the firm and say that lower-level associates often work closely with partners on projects, making growth opportunities abundant to those looking for career development.