About the Position:
Our client, a highly-regarded global law firm, is seeking a finance lawyer with particular experience handling acquisition and/or leveraged finance transactions to join its Chicago office as an associate. This practice advises private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, corporate borrowers and debt capital providers on a wide variety of debt financing and other strategic transactions. The person in this position will primarily focus on structuring, negotiating and closing complex debt finance strategies, including leveraged and acquisition financings.

Highlights:
· Nationally recognized practice
· Ranked as a leading firm for quality of life, associate satisfaction, and pro bono work
· Voted as a Best Law Firm for Wellness by Vault Law
· Firm recognized as Client Service All-Stars by BTI Consulting

Responsibilities:
· Represent private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies in connection with borrower-side debt financing transactions, including acquisition financings and dividend recapitalizations
· Draft, negotiate, and structure definitive loan documents
· Manage and coordinate closings
· Serve as a contact for clients and deal teams across multiple financing transactions
· Collaborate with other practice groups on acquisition financing transactions

Required Qualifications:
· 4-5 years of experience with leveraged finance and/or acquisition finance transactions
· Excellent academic credentials

Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $310,000 – $365,000.