Chicago | Hybrid

Debt Finance Associate Attorney

AmLaw 50 Opportunity

Compensation

$240,000 – $380,000

A leading national law firm is seeking a Debt Finance Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing private equity sponsors, commercial banks, private credit funds, direct lenders, and corporate borrowers in sophisticated financing transactions.

Ideal Background

• 3–6 years of debt finance, leveraged finance, banking, or private credit experience
• Experience with acquisition financings, leveraged buyouts, and sponsor-backed transactions
• Experience representing private equity sponsors, lenders, borrowers, commercial banks, or private credit providers preferred
• Experience drafting and negotiating credit agreements, commitment papers, security agreements, guaranties, and related financing documents
• Experience with syndicated lending, direct lending, or secured transactions is a plus
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Excellent academic credentials
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

✅ Sophisticated national finance platform

✅ Exposure to private equity, direct lending, and leveraged finance transactions

✅ Direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility

✅ Strong mentorship and professional development

✅ Partnership-track opportunity

✅ Collaborative national practice

Interested?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Confidential inquiries welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com
(216) 710-5174