Finance Associate Attorney (3-5 years)

Permanent Placements LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC is seeking a mid-level Finance Associate to join its Banking & Finance practice in Chicago. You will work on sophisticated financing transactions and collaborate with partners on deal teams.

The role offers significant client exposure, hands-on responsibility, and clear opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial culture. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of relevant experience, a J.D., and active U.S. bar admission.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3–5 years of finance, banking, or commercial lending experience.
• Experience handling sophisticated financing transactions at a leading law firm or comparable practice.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset with client-facing responsibility and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders and borrowers in complex financing transactions.
• Draft and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, and related financing documentation.
• Advise on leveraged finance, acquisition finance, asset-based lending, and other credit facilities.
• Collaborate with clients and deal teams on domestic and cross-border transactions.
• Provide strategic guidance on transaction structuring and execution.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

J.D.

Bar admission (US)

Job description

Our client is seeking a mid-level Finance Associate to join its rapidly growing Banking & Finance practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious attorney who wants to work on sophisticated financing transactions while playing a meaningful role in the growth of a dynamic and expanding platform.

The practice advises private equity sponsors, founders, family offices, investment firms, lenders, borrowers, and public companies on a broad range of complex financing matters, including leveraged finance, acquisition finance, structured finance, and specialty lending transactions.

Associates enjoy significant client exposure, hands‑on responsibility, and close collaboration with experienced practitioners in a highly entrepreneurial and collegial environment. This role is ideal for a lawyer seeking sophisticated work, strong professional development, and the opportunity to grow alongside a practice with considerable momentum.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent lenders and borrowers in complex financing transactions.
• Draft and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, and related financing documentation.
• Advise on leveraged finance, acquisition finance, asset‑based lending, and other credit facilities.
• Collaborate with clients and deal teams on domestic and cross‑border transactions.
• Provide strategic guidance on transaction structuring and execution.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3-5 years of finance, banking, or commercial lending experience.
• Experience handling sophisticated financing transactions at a leading law firm or comparable practice.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Experience with leveraged finance, acquisition finance, asset‑based lending, or structured finance transactions.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset with a desire for client‑facing responsibility and professional growth.

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to sophisticated, high-value financing transactions.
• Direct client contact and meaningful responsibility from day one.
• Collaboration with experienced attorneys and leading market participants.
• The opportunity to grow your practice within a rapidly expanding platform.
• A collegial, entrepreneurial culture that supports professional development and long‑term career growth.