Finance Transactions Associate Attorney

**Chicago \| Hybrid** **Finance Transactions Associate Attorney** =========================================== **AmLaw 200 Opportunity** ------------------------- ### **Compensation** **$260,000 – $420,000\+** A highly respected national law firm is seeking a **Finance Transactions Associate Attorney** to join its Chicago office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing lenders, borrowers, private equity sponsors, and other financial institutions in sophisticated commercial finance transactions. **Ideal Background** ==================== * **4–6 years** of commercial finance, banking, or secured lending experience gained at a law firm * Experience representing **lenders, borrowers, private equity sponsors, and/or financial institutions** in sophisticated financing transactions * Experience handling **secured lending transactions, syndicated credit facilities, acquisition financings, and other commercial finance matters** * Experience drafting and negotiating credit agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and related financing documentation * Working knowledge of **Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code** and secured lending concepts * Experience managing transaction workstreams and coordinating with clients, opposing counsel, and other advisors * Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills * Ability to work directly with clients and assume significant responsibility * Excellent academic credentials * **J.D. from an ABA\-accredited law school required** * **Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted** **Why This Opportunity** ======================== ✅ Sophisticated national finance platform ✅ Representation of premier lenders, borrowers, and private equity sponsors ✅ Exposure to complex secured lending and acquisition financing transactions ✅ Significant client interaction and responsibility ✅ Strong mentorship and professional development ✅ Collaborative an