Commercial Finance Associate Attorney

Commercial Finance Associate Attorney / Mid-Level
Location: Chicago, IL

Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a talented Mid-Level Commercial Finance Associate Attorney to join its growing Corporate Practice Group in Chicago (link removed)

Candidate Profile:

•   JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.

•   Bar Admission in Illinois or the ability to become IL barred in the near future is required.

•   5+ years of substantive law firm experience in commercial finance transactions.

•  Experience in one or more of the following areas: acquisition financing (leverage finance), agented syndicated secured financings (cash flow or asset-based), fund finance , and/or healthcare financings (link removed)>

•  Strong working knowledge of Article 9 of the UCC (link removed)>

•  Background in intercreditor agreements and agreements among lenders is a plus (link removed)>

•  Superior drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.

•  Desire for meaningful client contact and hands-on deal work.

•   Large law firm or commercial finance boutique experience highly preferred (link removed)>

Key Responsibilities:

•   Represent financial institutions , private equity sponsors , and corporate borrowers in a variety of commercial finance transactions (link removed)>

•  Structure, negotiate, and draft loan agreements , security agreements , and other financing documents.

•  Advise clients on secured lending matters , including asset-based lending, cash flow financing, and fund finance.

•  Work on complex intercreditor and lender agreements (link removed)>

•  Collaborate with a high-performing team, including the Corporate Practice Group's and the Banking & Finance interdisciplinary team's leadership , on sophisticated finance matters.

Why Join Us?
This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a well-established and growing Corporate Practice Group , working directly with experienced finance attorneys, including practice group leadership. The role offers high-level client interaction , complex and high-value transactions , and the ability to grow within a highly regarded law firm. The firm fosters a collegial environment where attorneys are encouraged to develop their skills and build strong client relationships. With a hybrid work schedule, this position offers flexibility while maintaining the benefits of in-office collaboration (link removed)>
The firm offers a competitive compensation package , with an annual salary range of $295,000$300,000 , commensurate with experience and market factors. Additional commpensation includes discretionary bonuses , firm-sponsored incentive programs , and a comprehensive suite of employee benefits (link removed)>

Application Requirements:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter , resume , and a writing sample (link removed)>