Finance Attorney

Hydrogen Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking an experienced Associate to join their Global Finance Group. This role focuses on complex leveraged finance transactions including dividend recapitalizations and liability management. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in syndicated lending, strong drafting skills, and a law degree from a top-tier institution. The position is full-time and involves collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure successful financing outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in syndicated lending and/or private credit/direct lending.
• Experience at a global law firm.
• Currently barred to practice or able to become barred to practice in the relevant state.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of financing transactions for borrower and lead arranger clients.
• Draft and negotiate key transaction documents.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful deal outcomes.

Skills

Syndicated lending

Private credit/direct lending

Drafting and negotiating transaction documents

Sponsor finance

Leveraged buyout (LBO) transactions

Education

Strong academic credentials from top tier law school

Job description

We are seeking talented Associates to join our Global Finance Group. This role focuses on complex leveraged finance transactions, including:

• Dividend recapitalizations
• Liability management transactions
• Restructuring-related financings

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in syndicated lending and/or private credit/direct lending, representing borrowers or lead arrangers
• Strong background in sponsor finance and leveraged buyout (LBO) transactions preferred
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate transaction documents and lead financing processes
• Strong academic credentials from top tier law school
• Experience at global law firm
• Currently barred to practice or able to become barred to practice in the state they will be practicing

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive execution of financing transactions, primarily on behalf of borrower and lead arranger clients
• Draft and negotiate key transaction documents
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful deal outcomes

Office Locations:

• New York City
• Chicago

If you’d be interested and qualified, please submit your application to be considered.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice and Legal Services