About the Position:
Our client, a premier Chicago law firm, is actively seeking an experienced commercial lending and finance attorney to join its Chicago office as a partner. The group represents both lenders and borrowers across commercial, asset-based, and real estate lending matters. Its clients include secured lenders, unsecured creditors, asset purchasers, and companies in financial distress.

Highlights:
· Firm ranked as a top midsize firm in Chicago
· Collegial and collaborative culture
· Firm provides robust marketing and business development infrastructure

Responsibilities:
· Represent middle-market lenders and borrowers on commercial, asset-based, and real estate lending transactions
· Structure, negotiate, and prepare credit agreements and related documents for acquisition financings and syndicated loans on behalf of private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and lenders
· Counsel clients on construction, industrial, and mezzanine financings, including lien perfection and intercreditor matters
· Advise secured lenders, unsecured creditors, asset purchasers, and distressed companies on financial services and restructuring matters

Required Qualifications:
· 10+ years of sophisticated financial services experience
· Deep knowledge of secured transactions, lien perfection, intercreditor agreements, and related regulatory issues
· Track record of handling acquisition financings and syndications for private equity clients and lenders
· Portable book of business of $400K+ preferred

Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $350,000 – $500,000.