Hybrid ERISA Finance Associate

Permanent Placements LLC

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 225,000 - 235,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k)
Backup childcare and eldercare support
Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC is seeking a junior ERISA and transactional associate for its Chicago practice. The role involves advising financial institutions, lenders, and private funds on ERISA compliance in sophisticated financing transactions.

The position offers a hybrid schedule (in-office and remote) with a base salary in the $225,000–$235,000 range, commensurate with experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school.
  • Class of 2024 or 2025.
  • Strong academic credentials.
  • Experience with sophisticated transactional work at a law firm.
  • Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters.
  • Admission to the Illinois Bar (required).

Responsibilities

  • Advise clients on ERISA-related issues in complex financing transactions.
  • Analyze regulatory and compliance considerations affecting lenders, investors, and funds.
  • Support transactional teams across domestic and international financing matters.
  • Conduct legal research and draft transaction-related documentation and analyses.
  • Collaborate with attorneys across finance, private equity, and investment fund practices.

Skills

ERISA knowledge
Transactional work
Analytical thinking
Legal research
Legal writing

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school
Class of 2024 or 2025

Tools

Westlaw/Legal research databases

Job description

Permanent Placements LLC is seeking a junior ERISA and transactional associate for its Chicago practice. The role involves advising financial institutions, lenders, and private funds on ERISA compliance in sophisticated financing transactions.

The position offers a hybrid schedule (in-office and remote) with a base salary in the $225,000–$235,000 range, commensurate with experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

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