Corporate Finance Associate Attorney

The People Of: Professional Services; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) program

Job summary

A prominent national law firm seeks a Corporate Finance Associate Attorney with 3–6 years of relevant experience to join its growing Corporate Practice Group in Chicago. This role involves representing clients in diverse finance transactions while collaborating in a supportive team environment. The position offers a competitive salary range of $180k–$315k, robust benefits, and a hybrid work model that balances office collaboration and professional flexibility. Candidates must possess strong drafting skills and a Juris Doctor degree.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in corporate finance.
• Experience representing financial institutions or borrowers.
• Demonstrated experience with loan originations and real estate financings.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate loan agreements and security documents.
• Advise clients on covenant compliance.
• Manage multiple deal workstreams simultaneously.
• Collaborate with partners to provide business-focused advice.

Skills

Corporate finance experience

Drafting skills

Client advisory

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Corporate Finance Associate Attorney (3–6 Years) – New York, Chicago, New Jersey, Philadelphia

A prominent, growth-oriented national law firm is seeking a Corporate Finance Associate to join its expanding Corporate Practice Group. This opportunity is available across several major U.S. markets and offers the platform, deal flow, and collaborative culture that experienced finance attorneys seek.

This role is designed for attorneys who want to take ownership of sophisticated finance transactions while working alongside respected practitioners in a supportive, team-driven environment.

The Opportunity

You will represent financial institutions, private credit lenders, and borrowers in a broad range of finance transactions, including loan originations and real estate financings. The practice is active, diverse, and deeply integrated with the firm’s broader corporate and private equity capabilities.

Associates are given meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and the opportunity to lead key components of transactions. This is a setting where strong performers are trusted with substantive roles and positioned for long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate loan agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and related transaction documents
• Advise clients on covenant compliance and ongoing credit matters
• Lead due diligence processes and coordinate with specialists across disciplines
• Manage multiple deal workstreams simultaneously with minimal supervision
• Collaborate closely with partners to deliver strategic, business-focused advice

What We’re Looking For

• 3–6 years of experience in corporate finance
• Experience representing financial institutions, private credit lenders, or borrowers in finance transactions
• Demonstrated experience handling loan originations and/or real estate financings
• A JD and previous experience working in a law firm
• Excellent academic credentials and strong drafting skills
• The ability to independently manage assignments while thriving in a collaborative team environment

Compensation & Structure

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $180,000–$315,000, depending on experience, skill set, and office location. The broader compensation package includes performance-based and discretionary bonuses, comprehensive health and insurance benefits, and a 401(k) program.

The firm supports a hybrid structure that balances meaningful in-office collaboration with professional flexibility, fostering both client service excellence and sustainable work practices.

Why Consider This Platform

This is an opportunity to join a nationally respected finance practice with consistent deal flow and strong internal mentorship. Attorneys here are empowered to deepen their transactional expertise, build durable client relationships, and develop into trusted advisors in complex credit and lending matters.

If you are looking to elevate your finance practice within a forward-thinking and collaborative environment, this role offers both immediate impact and long-term trajectory.

To be considered, please contact Freddie at [e-mail] with your resume, cover letter, and law school transcript, deal sheet/representative matters.