Associate (2 - 6 years)

The role

The Finance practice group in Chicago is seeking experienced Leveraged Finance Associates with 1-6 years of PQE to advise clients, including lenders, borrowers, and private equity sponsors, on complex financing transactions. The role focuses on secured and unsecured lending, acquisition financings, and recapitalizations, requiring strong analytical skills and efficient project management.

What you'll do

• Represent private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies and/or financial institutions that provide financing to private equity firms in debt financing transactions
• Assist and provide legal guidance to clients in structuring and executing leverage finance transactions
• Draft, review and negotiate various finance agreements, including credit agreements, bond indentures, commitment letters and term sheets, security agreements, guarantee agreements, intercreditor agreements and subordination agreements
• Advise clients on legal risks, regulatory requirements and market practices related to leveraged finance transactions
• Coordinate transaction closings, including preparation of closing checklists and management of documentation and process
• Address ongoing compliance-related inquiries
• Use AI technologies responsibly and ethically to enhance document review and workflow efficiency
• Support business development activities, including preparing client presentations and contributing to thought leadership
• Stay current with legal developments and market trends

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