Mid-Level Corporate Finance Attorney

Pay: $260000.00 - $390000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join an established Corporate Finance team handling sophisticated financing transactions for lenders and borrowers.
• Take on meaningful responsibility with hands-on training and direct exposure to complex transactions.
• Work across asset-based real estate and cash flow financing matters.
• Build valuable transactional experience alongside a collaborative and highly experienced team.
• Enjoy a nationally recognized platform with strong opportunities for long-term professional growth and advancement.

Location

Chicago IL On-site. Candidates should reside in or be willing to relocate to the Chicago area before starting.

Note:

Must have an active Illinois Bar license or be eligible to waive into Illinois along with 3 years of transferable corporate finance or transactional legal experience.

About Us

We are a nationally recognized law firm with a sophisticated Corporate Finance practice serving clients on complex financing and transactional matters. Our team combines high-level legal work with a collegial collaborative environment where attorneys receive meaningful responsibility hands-on training and opportunities to grow. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent lenders and borrowers in sophisticated corporate finance transactions.
• Assist with the documentation negotiation and closing of financing transactions.
• Work on asset-based real estate and cash flow loans.
• Draft and negotiate credit agreements loan documents and related transaction documents.
• Coordinate transaction matters through closing and help keep deals moving efficiently.
• Analyze legal and business issues and develop practical solutions for clients.
• Work closely with attorneys clients lenders borrowers and other transaction participants.
• Take ownership of assigned matters while collaborating with a well-established Corporate Finance team.
• Apply strong attention to detail and sound judgment in a fast-paced transactional environment.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Bar membership or ability to waive into Illinois.
• 3 years of corporate finance transactional or other transferable legal experience.
• Finance transaction experience representing lenders and/or borrowers preferred.
• Experience with asset-based real estate and/or cash flow loans is a plus.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent legal drafting and analytical skills.
• Highly motivated detail-oriented and organized.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to work on-site in Chicago.

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is an opportunity to step into a role where your work matters from day one. You will receive hands-on training meaningful responsibility and exposure to sophisticated corporate finance transactions while working with a supportive team invested in your development. It is an excellent environment for building a long-term transactional law career.

JPC-1742

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: IL bar license 3 yrs of corporate/finance transactional exp

• Required Years as Associate 3
• Additional context: Relocation- no Packages - no
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
  • 3-4 years: $260000-$295000
  • 5-6 years: $295000-$340000
  • 7 years: $340000-$390000

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Quick Recruiter Reference

National law firm hiring a mid-level Corporate Finance Associate in Chicago. Requires IL Bar/waiver eligibility and 3 years transferable transactional experience; finance experience preferred. On-site; $260K-$390K client-stated range.

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Mid Level Corporate Finance Associate - Holland & Knight - JPC- 1742- source

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