Senior Finance Associate — Private Equity & Mezzanine

Ice Miller LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Ice Miller LLP seeks a mid-senior level associate to join our finance practice group in any of our office locations with a preference for New York City. The ideal candidate will have four to eight years of experience and will represent lenders and borrowers on complex financing transactions.

Successful candidates will manage all aspects of finance transactions, including negotiation, documentation, and closing, while working with clients across multiple industries.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• At least four (4) years of experience practicing law in a law firm and in-house environment.
• Active law license in the state where office is located.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and business judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Participate in management of all aspects of finance transactions, including negotiation, documentation, and closing.
• Work on sophisticated and complex finance transactions on behalf of clients in the middle-market.
• Work directly with clients and participate in business development activities.
• Delegate to and supervise the work of junior associates in the business group.
• Have opportunities for advancement in a collegial environment.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Analytical skills

Team-oriented

Self-starter

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Ice Miller LLP seeks a mid-senior level associate to join our finance practice group in any of our office locations with a preference for New York City. The ideal candidate will have four to eight years of experience and will represent lenders and borrowers on complex financing transactions.

Successful candidates will manage all aspects of finance transactions, including negotiation, documentation, and closing, while working with clients across multiple industries.