Debt Finance Associate — Cross-Border Banking

White & Case LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 310,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Vacation time and parental leave

Job summary

White & Case LLP in Chicago seeks strong mid-level and senior associates with substantial experience managing and negotiating debt finance transactions to join our Americas Banking practice. You will work with finance partners across offices on multi-jurisdictional transactions and gain diverse experience in a global law firm.

You will mentor junior talent and contribute to client service, with a competitive market salary package and opportunities to work as part of a truly global organization.

Qualifications

• At least four years of debt finance experience.
• Sponsored finance, syndicated lending, acquisition/leveraged finance experience preferred.
• Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity.
• Project management experience.
• Commercial and business acumen.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Strong time management under pressure.
• Excellent drafting skills.
• Driven by professional growth.
• Client service focus.
• Team player.
• Strong judgment.
• Proactive and self-starter.
• Fluency in English required.
• Admitted to the bar and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commitment letters and term sheets and primary loan and security documentation.
• Preparation and review of issues lists and summary grids.
• Conducting legal research as needed.
• Managing deal teams and processes from start to finish.
• Managing and conducting due diligence.
• Main client contact and coordinating with opposing counsel.
• Assisting with deal administration including joinders and amendments.
• Providing direct assistance to senior lawyers and participating in client development.

Job description

White & Case LLP in Chicago seeks strong mid-level and senior associates with substantial experience managing and negotiating debt finance transactions to join our Americas Banking practice. You will work with finance partners across offices on multi-jurisdictional transactions and gain diverse experience in a global law firm.

You will mentor junior talent and contribute to client service, with a competitive market salary package and opportunities to work as part of a truly global organization.