Finance & Transactions Associate Attorney (2-6 Years)

Direct Counsel is seeking a Finance & Transactions Associate Attorney to join a well-established, collaborative law firm with a sophisticated client base and a strong commitment to professional development. This opportunity is available in Chicago, Dallas, New York, or Washington, DC.

The Finance & Transactions team handles sophisticated commercial finance matters and provides attorneys with opportunities to work closely with senior attorneys, participate in client-facing activities, and contribute to business development efforts.

• Draft and negotiate loan and other commercial finance documents.

• Manage and coordinate loan transactions from inception through closing.

• Handle multiple matters simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

• Work closely with senior attorneys and clients on sophisticated finance transactions.

• Participate in client-facing and business development activities.

• Provide high-quality legal service in a collaborative team environment.

• 2-6 years of commercial finance experience at a law firm.

• Experience drafting loan documents and managing loan transactions.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.

• J.D. degree or equivalent.

• Strong academic credentials.

• Admission in good standing, or steps underway toward admission, in the applicable jurisdiction: Illinois, New York, Texas, or the District of Columbia.

Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; New York, NY; Washington, DC

$235,000 - $360,000 annual base salary, commensurate with experience.

The firm offers a hybrid work arrangement with three days in the office and two days remotely, along with professional development, mentoring, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.