Debt Finance Associate Attorney

**Chicago \| Hybrid** **Debt Finance Associate Attorney** =================================== **AmLaw 50 Opportunity** ------------------------ ### **Compensation** **$225,000 – $260,000** A leading international law firm is seeking a **Debt Finance Associate Attorney** to join its Chicago office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing lenders, borrowers, and private equity sponsors in sophisticated debt financing transactions. **Ideal Background** ==================== * **1–3 years** of debt finance, banking, commercial finance, or secured lending experience * Experience representing **lenders, borrowers, and/or private equity sponsors** in debt financing transactions * Working knowledge of **secured lending transactions** and related financing structures * Experience drafting, negotiating, and closing financing transactions and related documentation * Experience preparing transaction documents, closing checklists, and issues lists in connection with financing transactions * Working knowledge of **Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code** required * Experience with **acquisition financings, commitment letters, debt securities offerings, high\-yield offerings, and/or convertible note transactions** is preferred * Familiarity with general corporate law principles is a plus * Strong drafting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills * Ability to manage multiple sophisticated transactions simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail * Experience gained at a large law firm preferred * Excellent academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school * **J.D. from an ABA\-accredited law school required** * Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted **Why This Opportunity** ======================== ✅ Sophisticated debt finance platform ✅ Representation of premier lenders, borrowers, and private equity sponsors ✅ Exposure to complex secured lending, acquisition financing, and