Corporate Associate

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Chicago, IL

Corporate Associate

Attorney

1-6 yrs required

No

Job Overview:
A highly regarded law firm is seeking a Corporate Finance Associate to join its Chicago office. This position focuses on private placement securities offerings and corporate finance transactions. The ideal candidate will contribute to a wide range of domestic and international debt financing matters, gaining experience across industries and geographies. The role offers a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits. Recruitment is being conducted on behalf of the firm by a legal staffing partner.

Location:

• Chicago, Illinois

Duties:

• Structure, negotiate, and document domestic and international private placements of debt and other securities

• Manage secured and unsecured financing transactions, subordinated debt, and project finance

• Work on general corporate financings and real estate credit tenant loan transactions

• Represent institutional investors in private debt financing arrangements

• Handle cross-border transactions with focus areas in the UK, Western Europe, and Australia

• Participate in project and facility finance matters, including public-private partnerships

• Engage with transactions across multiple industries: energy, natural resources, oil and gas, real estate, education, healthcare, hospitality, data centers, and infrastructure

• Negotiate lender interests in project-related agreements

Requirements:

• 2–3 years of experience in corporate finance and private placement securities offerings

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex transactions and coordinate across teams

• Experience with both domestic and international financing structures

• Strong transactional drafting and negotiation skills

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to a . state bar in good standing (Illinois preferred)

Skills:

• Proficiency in structuring and negotiating financial instruments and project finance arrangements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management abilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Benefits:

• Discretionary performance bonus eligibility

• Health insurance with optional HSA

• Dental and vision insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Life insurance and AD&D

• Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Vacation and sick leave

• Employee assistance program (EAP)

• Voluntary coverage options: accident, life, disability, long-term care, critical illness, cancer, and pet insurance

• Commuter and transit benefits (market-dependent)