About the Position:
Our client, a top international Am Law 50 firm with a preeminent banking practice, is actively seeking a finance lawyer to join the firm as a mid to senior-level associate. This firm has an impressive roster of well-known clients, and this cutting-edge practice handles a high volume of mid cap and top tier transactions for financial institutions, direct lenders, private equity sponsors, and corporate borrowers, with financings valued at hundreds of billions of dollars each year.

Highlights:
· Chambers-ranked practice in a firm with the most Chambers rankings in the country
· Top of market compensation
· Growing practice with a supportive and collegial culture
· Consistently named as a Best Law Firm for Women & Diversity by Seramount
· Ranked as a top law firm to work for in Chicago

Responsibilities:
· Advise companies, private equity sponsors, and their portfolio companies in all types and phases of complex financing transactions, including leveraged financings and acquisition financings

Required Qualifications:
· 4 or more years of private credit, acquisition finance, or leveraged finance experience
· Borrower-side representation and/or experience working with private equity sponsors preferred
· Experience with general company-side representation preferred
· Stellar academic credentials

Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid flexibility)

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