Join a growing Chicago finance practice advising private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and public and private businesses on complex, structured financing transactions. The work spans middle-market deals and a broad range of borrower-side financings, alongside direct lending matters for private credit lenders.
The Work
- Represent borrowers in senior and junior credit facilities, including syndicated facilities and acquisition financings connected to private equity transactions.
- Work on capital call facilities and financings involving equity investments and changes of ownership.
- Engage with asset-based lending, healthcare finance, and project financing matters across varied financing structures.
- Contribute to intercreditor arrangements and senior, mezzanine, junior, or split-collateral credit financings.
- Support clients in workouts and restructurings, as well as sale/leaseback transactions.
- Gain perspective on direct lending transactions through the practice’s representation of private credit lenders.
What You Bring
- Approximately 3–6 years of relevant associate experience, with private equity debt finance experience.
- Experience or knowledge related to complex financing transactions and private equity debt finance.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess financing structures and related issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and clients.
- Excellent academic credentials.
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Active law license in good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction.
Why Consider It
The practice is expanding and handles a broad mix of complex financing work, including middle-market private equity transactions, borrower-side matters, and direct lending for private credit lenders.
The team emphasizes associate development and mentorship.
Compensation & Benefits
For the Chicago position, the firm-stated salary range is $235,000–$420,000, with actual salary determined by experience; medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to benefits-eligible employees and eligible dependents.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.