Mid-Senior level Finance Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Chicago seeks a Mid-Senior level Finance Associate Attorney with 4–6 years of sponsor or lender side experience. The role focuses on representing lenders and borrowers in sophisticated financings for acquisitions, buyouts, restructurings, special situations, and related corporate finance work.

The candidate will draft and negotiate loan and security documents, advise on regulatory matters, perform legal research, and collaborate with clients to implement financing

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Admission to the Illinois Bar or ability to become admitted promptly.

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders, including banks, in various finance transactions.
• Represent borrowers, including private equity sponsors, in complex financial transactions.
• Handle sophisticated financings for acquisitions, buyouts, restructurings, special situations, and other corporate finance transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate financing documents such as loan agreements and security documents.
• Advise clients on legal and regulatory issues related to finance transactions.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on finance and related issues.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to develop financing strategies.
• Maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and service.

Job description

A law firm is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mid-Senior level Finance Associate Attorney to join their team in Chicago. The successful candidate will have substantial experience representing lenders and/or borrowers in sophisticated financings for acquisitions, buyouts, restructurings, special situations, and other corporate finance transactions. This position offers an opportunity to work with leading financial institutions and private equity sponsors, providing high-quality legal services in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Represent lenders, including investment and commercial banks, business development companies, or other providers of debt financing, in various finance transactions.
• Represent borrowers, including private equity sponsors, in complex financial transactions.
• Handle sophisticated financings for acquisitions, buyouts, restructurings, special situations, and other corporate finance transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of financing documents, including loan agreements, security agreements, intercreditor agreements, and other related documentation.
• Advise clients on legal and regulatory issues related to finance transactions.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on finance and related legal issues.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to develop and implement financing strategies.
• Maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and service.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of sponsor or lender side finance experience.
• Experience at a peer firm representing lenders and/or borrowers in sophisticated financings.
• Strong working knowledge of corporate finance transactions, including: Acquisitions, Buyouts, Restructurings, Special situations, Other corporate finance transactions.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Certifications

• Admission to the Illinois Bar or ability to become admitted promptly.

Skills

• Strong understanding of corporate finance transactions and related legal issues.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Superior negotiation and transactional skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of professionalism and ethical standards.