Finance/Lending Associate – Leading Am Law 50 Firm

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 260,000 - 355,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Am Law 50 firm in Chicago is seeking a Finance/Lending Associate with at least 3 years of experience in private credit and syndicated lending. The successful candidate will handle complex financing transactions and enjoy top-tier compensation with opportunities to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of experience in relevant lending practices.
• Familiarity with structured finance and working in high-stakes transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead lending transactions on behalf of lender clients.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents.

Skills

Private credit/direct lending

Syndicated lending

Asset-based lending

Sponsor finance/LBO finance

Job description

Finance/Lending Associate – Leading Am Law 50 Firm

About the Position:
Our client, a renowned global law firm, is actively seeking a finance lawyer to join its Global Finance group in Chicago as an associate. This destination practice handles high-value, complex financings across a broad spectrum of platforms, industries and asset types, including a comprehensive range of lending and securitization services, for clients worldwide.

Highlights:
· Top of market compensation
· Consistently recognized by Chambers Global and Chambers USA as one of the world’s leading finance practices
· Named as one of the “Best Law Firms for Women & Diversity”
· Named as a “Most Admired Law Firm”

Responsibilities:
· Lead a range of lending transactions on behalf of lender clients
· Draft and negotiate transaction documents

Required Qualifications:
· 3 or more years of experience with private credit/direct lending, syndicated lending and asset-based lending
· Familiarity with sponsor finance/LBO finance preferred

Location:
Chicago, IL

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $260,000 – $355,000.

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