Chicago Commercial Finance Attorney

Roetzel-; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Dependent care accounts

Group term life

Accidental death and dismemberment保险

Job summary

Roetzel & Andress invites a skilled Commercial Finance attorney to join our Chicago-based team, handling high-value deals and complex structures for a national client base.

The role offers a hybrid schedule, 5+ years of experience, and a salary range of $225,000 to $350,000, with a strong emphasis on drafting, diligence, and client service.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a law firm or in-house handling complex financial transactions.
• Drafting agreements and structuring/negotiating acquisition finance and restructuring deals.
• Performing commercial due diligence for lenders.
• Strong emphasis on technical expertise and client service.
• Member in good standing and licensed in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Work on commercial loan and private equity transactions for national financial institutions.
• Structure, negotiate, and draft acquisition finance and restructuring deals.
• Provide commercial due diligence for lenders and maintain strong client service.

Skills

Commercial finance

Acquisition finance

Negotiation

Due diligence

Client service

Education

Licensed in Illinois

Job description

Roetzel & Andress invites a skilled Commercial Finance attorney to join our vibrant team! This is a unique chance to be part of a robust Chicago-based team with exposure to high-value deals and complex legal structures for a client base that includes national private equity firms and banks in transactions across the United States.

Why Join Us?

• Work on engaging commercial loan and private equity transactions transactions for leading national financial institutions.
• Be part of a dynamic, supportive team where your skills and professional development are valued.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid schedule.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in a law firm or in-house position, navigating complex financial transactions.
• Drafting agreements and structuring/negotiating acquisition finance and restructuring deals.
• Proven experience in performing commercial due diligence for Lenders.
• Strong emphasis on technical expertise and client service.
• Member in good standing and licensed in Illinois.

The candidate must also pass a background check as a condition for employment.

The starting salary range for this position is $225,000 and $350,000.

• medical
• dental
• health savings accounts
• flexible spending accounts
• dependent care accounts
• group term life
• accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• short term disability
• voluntary long-term disability
• 401(k)/profit sharing plan
• transportation allowance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• employee assistance plan
• the Calm app

Roetzel & Andress, LPA (Roetzel) is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Roetzel & Andress maintains a policy of non-discrimination and inclusion with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. All decisions as to employment with the Firm are governed solely on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications, and are not influenced or informed in any manner by the employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by statute.

Roetzel & Andress LPA participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.