Finance Lawyer

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Global platform

Pro bono opportunities

Family-forming support & mental health

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Chicago, IL seeks a mid-senior level associate for its Finance team. The ideal candidate has over five years of experience in complex commercial lending and leveraged finance transactions, with opportunity to work on syndicated financings and structured lending arrangements within a collaborative, market-leading team.

Responsibilities include drafting financing documentation, advising PE sponsors and borrowers, and collaborating on innovative transactions across domestic

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience as a finance lawyer or related role.
• Experience drafting and negotiating principal financing documentation, including security documents.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate principal financing documentation across various credit facilities.
• Advise private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers on complex domestic and cross-border debt financings.
• Engage in syndicated financings, secured and unsecured debt, and leveraged acquisition financings.
• Collaborate with a team on innovative and complex transactions.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-senior level associate to join its Finance team in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in complex commercial lending and leveraged finance transactions. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions, including syndicated financings and structured lending arrangements, within a collaborative and market-leading team.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate principal financing documentation across various credit facilities.
• Advise private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers on complex domestic and cross-border debt financings.
• Engage in syndicated financings, secured and unsecured debt, and leveraged acquisition financings.
• Collaborate with a team on innovative and complex transactions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a finance lawyer.
• Experience drafting and negotiating principal financing documentation, including security documentation.
• Experience representing private credit lenders and/or private equity sponsors in leveraged buyouts and acquisition financings.
• Strong academic credentials.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the United States.

Skills

• Strong competence in drafting and negotiating financing documentation.
• Ability to advise on complex domestic and cross-border financings.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Collaborative global platform supporting cross-office client work.
• Meaningful pro bono opportunities and community engagement.
• Attorney Advantage benefits including family-forming support and mental health resources.