Fund Finance / Structured Finance Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel
Chicago, IL
Category Banking
Remote
Job Description
Role Overview

Join a leading global law firm's Finance practice as a Fund Finance / Structured Finance Associate Attorney. This opportunity is ideal for an associate with at least 3 years of substantive fund finance and/or structured finance experience. The successful candidate will work with a broad range of sophisticated financial institutions, including banks, private funds, and asset managers, and will take meaningful ownership of significant portions of complex financing transactions.

What You Will Do

Represent banks, private funds, asset managers, and other financial institutions in sophisticated fund finance and structured finance transactions. Lead significant portions of financing transactions from inception through closing. Draft, review, and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, and other transaction documentation.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have strong transactional drafting and negotiation skills, excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, and strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and clients.

Requirements

  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • At least 3 years of substantive fund finance and/or structured finance experience
  • Experience representing banks, private funds, asset managers, or other sophisticated financial institutions
  • Experience leading significant portions of financing transactions
  • Experience with subscription facilities, NAV lines, leverage facilities, and/or CLOs is preferred
  • Large law firm experience is preferred
  • Admission to the state bar of the attorney's preferred office location required

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary of $225,000–$435,000
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Eligibility for a discretionary performance bonus
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