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Chicago, IL, United States

Private Credit Associate Attorney

Attorney

2-11 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Private Credit Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A prestigious law firm based in Chicago, IL, seeks a Private Credit Associate Attorney to support its expanding private credit and finance practice. This role focuses on a range of complex financing transactions, offering opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic team.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on private credit and finance matters, focusing on lending transactions.
• Draft, negotiate, and review credit documents, loan agreements, and security agreements.
• Advise on cash flow deals, acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and recapitalizations.
• Participate in asset-based financings, restructurings, and workouts, as applicable.
• Work directly with clients, including borrowers and financial institutions, to facilitate transaction closings.
• Conduct legal research to support financing deals and maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations and market trends.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4-6 years of relevant legal experience in private credit/finance.
• Proven experience with lending transactions; borrower-side exposure is beneficial.
• Broad experience across various financing transactions, especially cash flow lending, leveraged buyouts, and recapitalizations.
• Exposure to asset-based financings, restructurings, and workouts is a strong plus.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• An active member in good standing with a state bar.

Certifications:

• State Bar admission in Illinois or eligibility for admission on motion if licensed in another state.

Skills:

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills in private credit and finance matters.
• Excellent organizational abilities with a keen attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills, with an aptitude for collaborating across departments and with clients.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Job Location:

• Chicago, IL

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