Chicago | Hybrid

Fund Finance Associate Attorney

AmLaw 100 Opportunity

Compensation

$260,000 – $390,000+

Aligned Talent Acquisition is continually seeking experienced Fund Finance Associate Attorneys for opportunities with Am Law 50, Am Law 100, Am Law 200, regional, and boutique law firms throughout the Chicago market.

If you have experience representing lenders, private equity funds, investment managers, or financial institutions in sophisticated fund finance transactions, I'd love to connect.

Ideal Background

• 3–7 years of finance experience gained at a sophisticated law firm

• Experience representing commercial banks, private credit funds, investment managers, private equity sponsors, or institutional lenders

• Experience handling subscription credit facilities, NAV facilities, hybrid facilities, GP facilities, management company financings, and other fund finance transactions

• Experience drafting and negotiating credit agreements, security agreements, pledge agreements, guaranties, and related financing documents

• Experience conducting due diligence and managing sophisticated financing transactions from inception through closing

• Experience working with private equity funds, venture capital funds, hedge funds, or real estate funds is preferred

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client counseling skills

• Ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions while maintaining significant client interaction

• Excellent academic credentials

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

• Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Practice Area

One of the fastest-growing finance practice areas in BigLaw

Opportunity to represent leading financial institutions and investment funds

Sophisticated cross-border and domestic financing transactions

Significant client interaction and early responsibility

Outstanding long-term career growth in a highly specialized practice

Interested?

Aligned Talent Acquisition partners with Am Law 50, Am Law 100, Am Law 200, regional, and boutique law firms nationwide. If your background aligns with this practice area, I'd love to have a confidential conversation about your career goals and the opportunities currently available.

Even if you're not actively looking, it never hurts to know what's out there. I'm happy to discuss compensation trends, partnership track, billable expectations, firm culture, and how your background compares in today's market.

Confidential inquiries are always welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com

(216) 710-5174