1 June 2026Listing is live
Total compensation
$225,000 – $260,000
Role posted 1 June 2026Last updated 2 hours ago
Key requirements
1 to 3 years of experience representing lenders, borrowers and/or private equity sponsors in debt financing transactions A JD or the equivalent Demonstrated high academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school Gained training and development experience at a large law firm
The role
Cooley LLP seeks an Associate for its Debt Finance practice group. This role is ideal for candidates with 1 to 3 years of PQE, focusing on representing lenders, borrowers, and private equity sponsors in various debt financing transactions.
What we're looking for
1 to 3 years of experience representing lenders, borrowers and/or private equity sponsors in debt financing transactions
A JD or the equivalent
Demonstrated high academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school
Gained training and development experience at a large law firm
Shown the ability to work on multiple diverse projects simultaneously
Produced work that reflects strong attention to detail
Working knowledge of secured lending transactions· nice to have
Experience in closing transactions· nice to have
Familiarity with drafting documents and issues lists in connection with the same· nice to have
Knowledge of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code· nice to have
Knowledge of acquisition financing (including commitment letters)· nice to have
Knowledge of debt securities offerings (including high yield and/or convertible notes)· nice to have
Knowledge of general corporate law· nice to have
Benefits
Medical insurance
Health savings account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Long-term care coverage
Backup care for children and/or adults
Parental support benefits
Firm-paid life insurance
Firm-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Firm-paid long-term disability insurance
Firm-paid short term medical benefits
Accruing vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year
Accruing sick time at the rate of two weeks per year
10 paid holidays each year
Generous parental leave
Fertility benefits
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Cooley · 
Chicago · $225,000 – $260,000
Chicago · $225,000 – $260,000