Commercial Finance Junior Associate Attorney (CHI)

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This is an excellent opportunity for an associate looking to build a long‑term practice focused on complex secured lending transactions while working closely with senior attorneys on high‑value, market‑leading deals.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThe role offers meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and involvement in a wide range of commercial finance matters across multiple industries.u003c/pu003eu003ch3 id= 'candidateprofile 'u003eu003cstrongu003eCandidate Profileu003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eJD from a top‑tier law school with an excellent academic recordu003c/strongu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eActive Bar Admission in Illinois, in good standingu003c/strongu003e (or ability to become Illinois‑barred in the near term)u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003e2-3 years of substantive experienceu003c/strongu003e in commercial finance or secured lending transactionsu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eExperience in one or more of the following areas: u003cstrongu003eacquisition (leveraged) finance, agented syndicated secured financings (cash‑flow or asset‑based), fund finance, and/or healthcare financeu003c/strongu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eStrong working knowledge of u003cstrongu003eArticle 9 of the Uniform Commercial Codeu003c/strongu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eExperience with u003cstrongu003eintercreditor agreementsu003c/strongu003e and u003cstrongu003eagreements among lendersu003c/strongu003e is a plusu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eMeaningful law firm experience handling u003cstrongu003esophisticated secured debt transactionsu003c/strongu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eLarge law firm or commercial finance boutique experienceu003c/strongu003e preferredu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eExcellent drafting and negotiation skills, strong analytical ability, and a client‑focused mindsetu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eProfessional, outgoing, and collaborative approach with a genuine interest in deal work and client interactionu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3 id= 'keyresponsibilities 'u003eu003cstrongu003eKey Responsibilitiesu003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eAssist in representing u003cstrongu003elenders, borrowers, and sponsorsu003c/strongu003e in a variety of commercial finance transactionsu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eDraft, review, and negotiate u003cstrongu003ecredit agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and related loan documentationu003c/strongu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eSupport transactions involving u003cstrongu003eleveraged finance, syndicated lending, fund finance, and healthcare financingsu003c/strongu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eConduct due diligence and assist with transaction management from u003cstrongu003einitial structuring through closingu003c/strongu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eCollaborate closely with senior attorneys to deliver practical, business‑oriented solutions to clientsu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3 id= 'whyjoinus 'u003eu003cstrongu003eWhy Join Us?u003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003cpu003eThis position offers junior associates the opportunity to gain u003cstrongu003ehands‑on experienceu003c/strongu003e in a highly regarded commercial finance practice known for its depth, deal flow, and mentorship. Attorneys in this group work on complex, high‑profile transactions and benefit from close collaboration with experienced leaders in the field. The environment is u003cstrongu003edeal‑driven, collegial, and growth‑orientedu003c/strongu003e, making it an ideal setting for associates seeking substantive responsibility and long‑term career development.u003c/pu003eu003ch3 id= 'compensationbenefits 'u003eu003cstrongu003eCompensation u0026Benefitsu003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eCompetitive Compensation:u003c/strongu003e Target annual base salary range of u003cstrongu003e$225,000-$250,000u003c/strongu003e, commensurate with experience and market factorsu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan class= 'TextRun SCXW183194103 BCX0 ' lang= 'EN-US 'u003eu003cspan class= 'NormalTextRun SCXW183194103 BCX0 'u003eEu003c/spanu003eu003cspan class= 'NormalTextRun SCXW183194103 BCX0 'u003eligibility for a discretionary bonus.u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan class= 'EOP SCXW183194103 BCX0 'u003eu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eComprehensive Benefits Package:u003c/strongu003e Iu003cspan class= 'TextRun SCXW40426538 BCX0 ' lang= 'EN-US 'u003eu003cspan class= 'NormalTextRun SCXW40426538 BCX0 'u003encludes medical, dental, life, disability, and vision insurance, parental leave, commuter benefits, employeeu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003cspan class= 'NormalTextRun SCXW40426538 BCX0 'u003eassistanceu003c/spanu003eu003cspan class= 'NormalTextRun SCXW40426538 BCX0 'u003eu0026 programs, PTO, emergency childcare, 401(k)/retirement plans, andu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003cspan class= 'NormalTextRun SCXW40426538 BCX0 'u003eadditionalu003c/spanu003eu003cspan class= 'NormalTextRun SCXW40426538 BCX0 'u003eu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003cspan class= 'NormalTextRun SCXW40426538 BCX0 'u003eperksu003c/spanu003eu003cspan class= 'NormalTextRun SCXW40426538 BCX0 'u003e.u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan class= 'EOP SCXW40426538 BCX0 'u003eu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3 id= 'applicationrequirements 'u003eu003cstrongu003eApplication Requirementsu003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003cpu003eInterested candidates should submit a u003cstrongu003eresume and law school transcriptu003c/strongu003e for consideration. A cover letter may be included but is not required.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cemu003eOur client is an u003cstrongu003eEqual Opportunity Employeru003c/strongu003e.u003c/emu003eu003c/pu003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003e ', 'location ': 'Chicago, IL ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'hybrid ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'GA157-2752367

Created: 2026-03-07