Banking Mid-Level Associate

 (Class of 2018–2021)
Location: Chicago | Hybrid Schedule

Summary
An elite opportunity for a mid-level Banking & Finance Associate to join one of the nation's top-ranked law firms. Based in Chicago, this role offers the chance to work on complex, high-stakes credit transactions alongside market-leading attorneys. Ideal for a candidate with strong drafting skills, client-facing experience, and a background in leveraged finance, syndicated lending, or acquisition finance. This is a client-facing role with immediate exposure to sophisticated deals and cross-border collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent lenders, borrowers, and sponsors in complex syndicated loan and credit transactions

• Draft and negotiate a wide range of finance documents, including commitment letters, credit agreements, security agreements, and UCC filings
  

• Handle both secured and unsecured lending transactions, acquisition financings, and restructurings
  

• Advise on credit facility structuring, legal risks, and enforcement strategies
  

• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams (including M&A, tax, and restructuring) across jurisdictions
  

• Provide mentorship to junior associates and maintain direct client relationships
  
  

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with strong academic performance
  

• Class years 2018–2021 (typically 4–7 years of post-JD experience)
  

• Licensed in Illinois or eligible to waive into the Illinois Bar
  

• Substantial experience drafting credit and financing documents, including UCC filings and security agreements
  

• Strong grasp of leveraged finance structures, syndicated lending, and general corporate finance
  

• Prior experience at a large law firm or within a top-tier finance practice group
  

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
  

• Must be authorized to work full-time in the U.S.
  

Please Do Not Apply If You:

• Are outside the 2018–2021 class year range
  

• Lack experience with loan document drafting or UCC filings
  

• Have a background solely in litigation, regulatory, or non-transactional practice areas
  

• Are not admitted or eligible for admission to the Illinois Bar
  

• Require a fully remote role, this position follows a hybrid model
  

• Are not authorized to work in the U.S. full-time
  
  

Interview Process

1. Resume & Academic Transcript Review
   

2. Introductory Call with Talent Acquisition
   

3. First-Round Interview with Partners in the Banking Group
   

4. Deal Sheet & Experience Discussion
   

5. Final Interview Panel

6. Offer & Background Check