Debt Finance Associate Attorney

Lateral Link; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Lateral Link is seeking a debt finance associate with 2–6 years of experience to join a top Am Law 25 firm. The ideal candidate will advise banks and private credit lenders, as well as PE sponsors and corporate borrowers, on leveraged and acquisition financings.

The group regularly handles LBOs, platform acquisitions, and other complex debt transactions across offices. The environment is sophisticated with meaningful client exposure, strong mentoring, and high potential for long-term partnership

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of experience as a debt finance associate.
• Experience advising banks and private credit/direct lending institutions.
• Experience advising private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers on leveraged and acquisition financings.
• Represent target companies of private equity sponsors in LBOs and platform acquisitions.
• Top-tier or large firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise banks, private lenders, PE sponsors and borrowers on leveraged and acquisition financings.
• Represent target companies in leveraged buyouts and platform acquisitions.
• Collaborate across offices on complex debt transactions and client matters.
• Contribute to mentoring and long-term partnership prospects.

Skills

Debt financing

Banking experience

Private credit

Acquisition financing

Job description

Lateral Link is assisting a repeat client and top-ranked Am Law 25 firm in seeking a debt finance associate with 2–6 years of experience.

The ideal candidate will have experience advising banks and private credit/direct lending institutions, as well as private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers, on leveraged and acquisition financings. The practice group also regularly represents target companies of private equity sponsors in connection with leveraged buyouts, platform acquisitions, and other complex debt transactions.

This is a sophisticated, broad-based finance practice with meaningful cross-office collaboration and substantial client exposure for associates. The firm is known for its strong culture, significant associate mentoring, and optimal long-term partnership and in-house prospects. Compensation is at the top of the market, with signing bonus potential. Large law or top-ranked midsize firm experience strongly preferred.

The group is in the early stages of reviewing candidates.