Debt Finance Attorney: 1st-3rd year

Cooley LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 225,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Generous vacation time

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Chicago is looking for a Debt Finance Associate with 1–5 years of experience in debt financing transactions, representing lenders and borrowers. Ideal candidates should have a JD, with strong attention to detail and a working knowledge of secured lending. The position offers an anticipated salary range from $225,000 to $365,000, depending on experience and location. A full range of benefits including medical and flexible spending accounts will be provided.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience representing lenders, borrowers, or private equity sponsors in debt financing transactions.
• Demonstrated high academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school.
• Training and development experience at a large law firm.

Responsibilities

• Work on multiple diverse projects simultaneously.
• Produce work that reflects strong attention to detail.

Skills

Working knowledge of secured lending transactions

Experience in closing transactions

Familiarity with drafting documents

Knowledge of Article 9 of the UCC

Understanding of acquisition financing

Familiarity with debt securities offerings

General corporate law knowledge

Education

JD or equivalent

Job description

Cooley LLP is hiring for a Debt Finance Associate with 1–5 years of experience representing lenders, borrowers and/or private equity sponsors in debt financing transactions. Please note candidates with less than one full year of experience should apply directly and Cooley is not accepting resumes from search agencies for those with less than a full year of experience for this position.

Ideal candidates will also have (i) a working knowledge of secured lending transactions; (ii) experience in closing transactions; and (iii) familiarity with drafting documents and issues lists in connection with the same. Knowledge of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, acquisition financing (including commitment letters), debt securities offerings (including high yield and/or convertible notes), and general corporate law are also preferred.

All candidates must have a JD or the equivalent and have demonstrated high academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school, gained training and development experience at a large law firm, shown the ability to work on multiple diverse projects simultaneously, and produced work that reflects strong attention to detail. EOE.

The expected annual pay range for this position is $225,000-$365,000. Final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre‑tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long‑term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. Benefited employees receive firm‑paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short‑term medical benefits as well as accruing vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year, sick time at the rate of two weeks per year, and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Law Practice

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