Banking Mid-Level Associate

Satori Digital; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-ranked law firm in Chicago is seeking a mid-level Banking & Finance Associate to engage in complex credit transactions alongside leading attorneys. Candidates should have a J.D. with strong academic performance and 4-7 years of post-JD experience. This hybrid role requires expertise in drafting financial documents and client relations. Ideal for those ready to manage sophisticated deals and provide mentorship to junior associates, offering significant professional growth and exposure to cross-border collaborations.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Illinois or eligible to waive into the Illinois Bar.
• Substantial experience drafting credit and financing documents, including UCC filings and security agreements.
• Prior experience at a large law firm or within a top-tier finance practice group.

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders, borrowers, and sponsors in complex syndicated loan and credit transactions.
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of finance documents, including commitment letters and credit agreements.
• Advise on credit facility structuring, legal risks, and enforcement strategies.

Skills

Drafting skills

Client-facing experience

Experience in leveraged finance

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school

Job description

(Class of 2018–2021) Location: Chicago | Hybrid Schedule

Summary An elite opportunity for a mid-level Banking & Finance Associate to join one of the nation's top-ranked law firms. Based in Chicago, this role offers the chance to work on complex, high-stakes credit transactions alongside market-leading attorneys. Ideal for a candidate with strong drafting skills, client-facing experience, and a background in leveraged finance, syndicated lending, or acquisition finance. This is a client-facing role with immediate exposure to sophisticated deals and cross-border collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent lenders, borrowers, and sponsors in complex syndicated loan and credit transactions
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of finance documents, including commitment letters, credit agreements, security agreements, and UCC filings
• Handle both secured and unsecured lending transactions, acquisition financings, and restructurings
• Advise on credit facility structuring, legal risks, and enforcement strategies
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams (including M&A, tax, and restructuring) across jurisdictions
• Provide mentorship to junior associates and maintain direct client relationships

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with strong academic performance
• Class years 2018–2021 (typically 4–7 years of post-JD experience)
• Licensed in Illinois or eligible to waive into the Illinois Bar
• Substantial experience drafting credit and financing documents, including UCC filings and security agreements
• Strong grasp of leveraged finance structures, syndicated lending, and general corporate finance
• Prior experience at a large law firm or within a top-tier finance practice group
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Must be authorized to work full-time in the U.S.

Please Do Not Apply If You:

• Are outside the 2018–2021 class year range
• Lack experience with loan document drafting or UCC filings
• Have a background solely in litigation, regulatory, or non-transactional practice areas
• Are not admitted or eligible for admission to the Illinois Bar
• Require a fully remote role, this position follows a hybrid model
• Are not authorized to work in the U.S. full-time

Interview Process

1. Resume & Academic Transcript Review
2. Introductory Call with Talent Acquisition
3. First-Round Interview with Partners in the Banking Group
4. Deal Sheet & Experience Discussion
5. Final Interview Panel
6. Offer & Background Check