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Chicago, IL, United States

Mid-Level Private Equity Finance Associate Attorney

Attorney

2-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Chicago is seeking a Mid-Level Private Equity Finance Associate Attorney with approximately 3-4 years of substantive leveraged finance experience. The ideal candidate will have experience representing borrowers, private equity sponsors, financial institutions, direct lenders, and other investors in various debt finance transactions. Lender-side experience in middle-market transactions is a plus. The role involves handling acquisition financings, recapitalizations, asset-based facilities, working capital facilities, and debt restructurings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in leveraged finance transactions, including acquisition financings, dividend recapitalizations, asset-based facilities, and general working capital facilities.
• Advise on debt restructurings and reorganizations, including debtor-in-possession financings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate financing documents, including credit agreements, security agreements, and intercreditor agreements.
• Conduct due diligence and provide legal analysis on financing transactions.
• Collaborate with clients, private equity sponsors, financial institutions, and other stakeholders to structure and execute complex finance deals.
• Manage all aspects of transaction execution, including coordinating with internal teams and external parties.
• Stay current on developments in private equity finance, leveraged finance, and related legal areas.
• Provide strategic counsel to clients and develop effective legal solutions for complex financing issues.

Requirements:

• Approximately 3-4 years of substantive leveraged finance experience.
• Experience representing borrowers, private equity sponsors, financial institutions, direct lenders, and other investors in debt finance transactions.
• Lender-side experience in middle-market transactions is a plus.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent client service and communication abilities.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the state bar where the firm is located (., Illinois Bar).

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of leveraged finance, private equity transactions, and debt finance structures.
• Experience with acquisition financings, recapitalizations, asset-based facilities, and debt restructurings.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent legal research and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage complex transactions and provide strategic legal advice.
• Strong communication and client service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits Offered:

• 401k Plan
• Medical
• Health Savings Account
• Virtual Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Lyra Health EAP
• Paid Family Leave
• College Savings Plan
• Transportation Benefit
• Back-Up Child Care
• College Coach
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Sick Time
• Vacation Time
• Excess Liability Insurance

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