Corporate Finance Associate Attorney

Chicago Hybrid

$235000 $390000

Aligned Talent Acquisition is recruiting for an experienced Corporate Finance Associate Attorney opportunity with a leading Am Law 50 firm in Chicago.

This is an excellent opportunity for a transactional attorney interested in sophisticated debt finance acquisition finance leveraged finance and other complex corporate financing transactions for leading companies private equity sponsors borrowers lenders and financial institutions.

26 years of corporate finance debt finance or related transactional experience

Experience with acquisition financings leveraged financings secured and unsecured credit facilities and other sophisticated lending transactions

Experience representing borrowers private equity sponsors lenders financial institutions or other corporate clients

Experience drafting and negotiating credit agreements security agreements guaranties intercreditor agreements commitment papers and related financing documents

Experience conducting due diligence and coordinating complex financing transactions from inception through closing

Experience supporting M&A and private equity transactions from a financing perspective is a plus

Ability to manage multiple sophisticated transactions in a fast-paced environment

Strong drafting negotiation analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent client service and communication skills

Strong academic credentials

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Sophisticated corporate and debt finance transactions

Exposure to acquisition finance leveraged finance and complex credit facilities

Opportunity to represent leading companies private equity sponsors lenders and financial institutions

Significant deal responsibility and direct client interaction

Collaboration with nationally recognized M&A private equity and finance practices

Excellent long-term career development and advancement opportunities

If youre a Chicago corporate finance associate with sophisticated transactional experience Id love to have a confidential conversation about this opportunity.

Even if youre not actively looking it never hurts to know whats out there. Im happy to discuss compensation partnership track billable expectations firm culture and whether this opportunity could make sense for your career.

All inquiries are confidential.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition