About the Position:
Our client, a renowned global law firm based in Chicago, is actively seeking a leveraged finance lawyer to join its Global Finance group in Chicago as an associate. This destination practice handles high-value, complex financings across a broad spectrum of platforms, industries and asset types, including a comprehensive range of lending and securitization services for clients worldwide.

Highlights:
· Consistently recognized by Chambers Global and Chambers USA as one of the world’s leading finance practices
· Named one of the Best Law Firms in Chicago by Vault Law
· Named a “Most Admired Law Firm”
· Culture of career-long learning with numerous professional development and enrichment initiatives

Responsibilities:
· Work on leveraged finance transactions, including acquisition financings, refinancings, dividend recaps, liability management transactions and restructuring-related financings
· Lead financing transactions on behalf of borrower and lead arranger clients
· Draft and negotiate transaction documents

Required Qualifications:
· 3+ years of experience with private credit, direct lending and/or syndicated lending
· Familiarity with sponsor/LBO finance preferred

Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid flexibility)

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $310,000 – $445,000.