Corporate / Sponsor Finance Associate Attorney
Aligned Talent Acquisition•Chicago, IL
•Hybrid
About The Position
A leading international law firm is seeking a Corporate / Sponsor Finance Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, lenders, and corporate borrowers in sophisticated acquisition financings, leveraged finance transactions, and sponsor-backed deals.
Requirements
- 3–6 years of finance, leveraged finance, sponsor finance, or corporate transactional experience
- Experience drafting and negotiating credit agreements, commitment papers, security agreements, and related transaction documents
- Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
- Excellent academic credentials
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
- Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted
Nice To Haves
- Experience representing private equity sponsors, lenders, borrowers, or portfolio companies preferred
- Experience with acquisition financings, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth financings
- Experience at a large law firm finance or corporate practice preferred
Responsibilities
- Representing private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, lenders, and corporate borrowers in sophisticated acquisition financings, leveraged finance transactions, and sponsor-backed deals.
- Drafting and negotiating credit agreements, commitment papers, security agreements, and related transaction documents.
- Direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility.
- Professional development.
Benefits
- Partnership-track opportunity
- Collaborative global practice
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
