Transactional ERISA Associate (1-2 years)

Permanent Placements LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Backup childcare and eldercare support

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC is recruiting a junior associate for a Chicago-based ERISA and transactional practice. The role offers exposure to ERISA compliance in sophisticated financing transactions for financial institutions, lenders, and funds, across cross-border matters.

Responsibilities include advising on ERISA-related issues, regulatory analysis, drafting, and collaboration with finance and private equity teams. Hybrid work arrangement with in-office and remote components.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• Class of 2024 or 2025 for entry-level associate.
• Strong academic credentials and writing ability expected.

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

Analytical skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Attention to detail

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Class of 2024 or 2025

Job description

Our client, anationally recognized law firm is seeking a junior associate to join its Chicago-based ERISA and transactional practice.

This role offers the opportunity to advise financial institutions, lenders, and private investment funds on ERISA compliance issues arising in sophisticated financing transactions. The practice is involved in a broad range of matters, including acquisition financings, leveraged finance transactions, fund financings, bridge loans, syndicated and bilateral credit facilities, and cross-border transactions.

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

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)

Location & Work Arrangement:

• Chicago, Illinois
• Hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary in the $225,000-$235,000 range, commensurate with experience
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), backup childcare and eldercare support, and professional development opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior attorney seeking exposure to complex finance transactions and a specialized ERISA practice within a highly regarded national platform.