Associate Attorney Business amp Finance Group

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Associate Attorney – Business & Finance Group
The candidate will support a group of partners in Business and Finance Group, with a particular focus on partners working within the banking and debt finance industry. The practice consists of representing middle market banking institutions, mid to larger sized privately held businesses, and private equity funds. While a majority of the associate’s time will be directed towards debt finance projects and transactions, the associate will also gain experience in equity finance transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and general counsel matters and opportunities. Maintain and organize client documents, schedules and follow up items. Participate in complex transactions. Draft complex agreements. Respond promptly and efficiently to internal and external client requests, seeking guidance from supervising Partners as needed. Proactively build rapport with clients and endeavor to understand each client’s industry. Conduct research; effectively and accurately communicate results and advice. Represent both lenders and borrowers in complex commercial loan transactions by negotiating transactions from commencement to closing. Manage junior associates, paralegals and other members of the transactional deal team. Draft loan agreements, security agreements and other substantive loan documents. Assist with building a specialty finance practice within the Business and Finance Group. Draft articles and participate in speaking engagements to develop a niche as a thought leader within the debt finance industry. Should have Juris Doctor degree; licensed to practice law in IL. Must have 4+ years of law firm, corporate law and M&A experience. Accounting/Finance background a plus. should have strong drafting skills; written work product is effective and concise, demonstrates thoughtful, clear sequencing of ideas; presents ideas and fact patterns persuasively.

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