NewEnergy & Infrastructure Finance Associate Attorney Direct CounselEnergy & Infrastructure Finance Associate AttorneyChicago, IL$225,000–$435,000 / yearJob Description Energy & Infrastructure Finance Associate Attorney Direct Counsel is seeking an Energy & Infrastructure Finance Associate Attorney to join the Energy & Infrastructure practice of a prestigious Am Law firm in one of the following offices: Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Houston, Irvine (Orange County), Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Portland, Sacramento, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Seattle, Silicon Valley (Menlo Park), or Washington, D.C. The team advises developers, sponsors, investors, lenders, and other market participants on sophisticated financing transactions supporting renewable energy, infrastructure, and energy transition projects.
NewCorporate Finance Associate 5 LegalCorporate Finance AssociateChicago, ILJob Description A leading international law firm and top 100 Am Law firm seeks two associates to join their Corporate Finance Practice Area in their Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Miami, or Dallas offices. Qualified applicants must have 2-5 years of corporate and transactional experience focused in the Finance & Banking area with excellent writing and analytical skills, along with a strong academic background.
NewCorporate Transactions Finance Associate 5 LegalCorporate Transactions Finance AssociateChicago, ILJob Description A leading international law firm is seeking an associate to join its Finance Practice Area in any of their Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Miami, or Dallas offices. Qualified applicants must have 5-6 years of corporate and transactional experience focused in the Finance & Banking area.
NewCorporate Finance Associate Attorney Direct CounselCorporate Finance Associate AttorneyChicago, IL$180,000–$315,000 / yearPositions are available in Chicago, Denver, Florham Park, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. Role Overview . This role offers exposure to sophisticated transactional work for public and private companies, private equity funds, and financial institutions in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.
NewReal Estate Finance Associate Attorney (37 Years) Direct CounselReal Estate Finance Associate Attorney (37 Years)Chicago, IL$260,000–$420,000 / yearThe team represents leading private equity sponsors, institutional investors, lenders, and borrowers in high-value real estate debt financings across a wide range of asset classes. Job Description Direct Counsel is partnering with an AmLaw 10 law firm to identify a highly qualified Real Estate Finance Associate (3–7 years of experience) to join its Real Estate Finance practice in Chicago .
NewFund Finance Associate Attorney (Mid-Level) Direct CounselFund Finance Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)Chicago, IL$260,000–$365,000 / yearThe ideal candidate will have significant experience in secured and unsecured lending transactions , particularly in fund financings , acquisition financings , leveraged finance deals , bridge loans , and other complex domestic and cross-border financings. Direct Counsel is seeking a Mid-Level Associate with 3 to 5 years of experience to join a prestigious Am Law 100 firm and support the Fund Finance and/or Leveraged Finance practices.
NewJunior Corporate Finance Associate Attorney Direct CounselJunior Corporate Finance Associate AttorneyChicago, IL$235,000–$260,000 / yearThis is an excellent opportunity for a developing attorney to gain hands-on experience working on a wide range of finance transactions within a collaborative and nationally recognized practice. This is a strong opportunity to join a well-established corporate finance team offering meaningful responsibility, hands-on training, and direct exposure to sophisticated transactions.
NewFinance Associate Attorney Direct CounselFinance Associate AttorneyChicago, IL$390,000–$435,000 / yearThe anticipated base salary for this Chicago-based Associate Attorney position is $390,000–$435,000 annually , depending on experience and other job-related factors consistent with applicable law. This role is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with strong general finance experience to work on sophisticated lending transactions in a high-performing, market-leading practice.
NewReal Estate Finance Associate Attorney Direct CounselReal Estate Finance Associate AttorneyChicago, IL$240,000–$300,000 / yearCompensation: $240,000 – $300,000 base salary (commensurate with experience) Direct Counsel is seeking a Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney to join a leading law firm’s Real Estate practice in its Chicago or New York office. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of real estate finance experience , representing lenders and investors in permanent, construction, and mezzanine loan transactions.
NewFinance Associate Attorney (Mid-Level) Direct CounselFinance Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)Chicago, ILThe successful candidate will join a sophisticated finance practice and work on complex financing matters involving borrowers, lenders, sponsors, and other market participants while taking on significant responsibility and client-facing work. Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off, professional development resources, hybrid work flexibility, pro bono opportunities, and additional firm-sponsored benefits.
NewConsumer Finance Associate Attorney Direct CounselConsumer Finance Associate AttorneyChicago, IL$260,000–$310,000 / yearLocations: Austin, TX; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; Houston, TX; Jacksonville, FL; Los Angeles, CA; Madison, WI; Miami, FL; Milwaukee, WI; Nashville, TN; New York, NY; Orlando, FL; Raleigh, NC; Sacramento, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Silicon Valley, CA; Tallahassee, FL; Tampa, FL; Washington, DC. The team advises banks, credit unions, FinTech companies, non-bank lenders, servicers, consumer reporting agencies, and technology providers on a broad range of federal and state consumer finance laws, regulatory compliance, licensing, and enforcement matters.
NewMid-Level Corporate Finance Associate Attorney Direct CounselMid-Level Corporate Finance Associate AttorneyChicago, IL$260,000–$390,000 / yearThis opportunity is ideal for a mid-level associate looking to build a sophisticated finance practice while working closely with experienced attorneys on a broad range of lending and commercial finance transactions. About the Role The Corporate Finance Group advises financial institutions, lenders, borrowers, sponsors, and other market participants on a wide variety of financing transactions across industries and asset classes.
NewFinance & Transactions Associate Attorney (46 Years) Direct CounselFinance & Transactions Associate Attorney (46 Years)Chicago, IL$280,000–$320,000 / yearJob Description Finance & Transactions Associate Attorney (4–6 Years) – Chicago, New York, or Dallas Direct Counsel is working with a top-tier, client-centric law firm to identify a Finance Associate Attorney to join its Finance & Transactions practice in Chicago, New York, or Dallas . This role is ideal for attorneys who are energized by complex deal work and ready to deepen their practice within a sophisticated, team-oriented platform that prioritizes mentorship, business development, and client exposure.
NewFinance Associate Attorney (Junior-Level) Direct CounselFinance Associate Attorney (Junior-Level)Chicago, IL$260,000–$310,000 / yearThe practice focuses on structuring, documenting, and negotiating complex financing arrangements, including syndicated credit facilities and secured lending transactions. Compensation The expected base salary range for this position is $260,000 to $310,000 annually , with final compensation determined based on experience and other job-related factors in accordance with applicable law.
Business Director, Insights and Analytics - Community Finance Discover Financial ServicesBusiness Director, Insights and Analytics - Community FinanceChicago, IL$209,500–$239,100 / yearCredit Risk: Drive step-change improvements in credit performance by connecting drivers of future consumer credit trends to historical behavior, creating risk models, and testing hypotheses using rigorous monitoring and analysis. Global External Affairs (“GEA”) works with many external and internal stakeholders to envision and create a world of greater socioeconomic opportunity through advocating for an inclusive society, building thriving communities, and creating financial tools that enrich lives.
NewCorporate/Sponsor Finance Associate Attorney Direct CounselCorporate/Sponsor Finance Associate AttorneyChicago, IL$235,000–$365,000 / yearThe ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience representing private equity sponsors, borrowers, private credit funds, alternative lenders, and banks in complex financing transactions. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-value financing transactions alongside experienced practitioners representing sophisticated financial sponsors and lenders.
NewMid-Level Corporate Finance Attorney Orion PlacementMid-Level Corporate Finance AttorneyChicago, IL$260,000–$390,000 / yearYou will receive hands-on training, meaningful responsibility, and exposure to sophisticated corporate finance transactions while working with a supportive team invested in your development. Must have an active Illinois Bar license or be eligible to waive into Illinois, along with 3+ years of transferable corporate, finance, or transactional legal experience.
NewDebt Finance Associate Attorney Direct CounselDebt Finance Associate AttorneyChicago, IL$225,000–$365,000 / yearCompensation Range: $225,000–$365,000+ (location and experience dependent) Direct Counsel is seeking a Debt Finance Associate to join a top-tier, nationally recognized law firm’s highly regarded Debt Finance practice. Locations: Boston, Chicago, Denver, Washington, DC, Santa Monica, Downtown Los Angeles, New York, Palo Alto, Reston, San Diego, San Francisco.
NewVenture & Growth Finance Attorney Direct CounselVenture & Growth Finance AttorneyChicago, IL$310,000–$365,000 / yearLocations: New York, Reston, San Diego, San Francisco, Washington, Wilmington, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Houston, Boston, Austin, Atlanta, Raleigh, Baltimore, Dallas, Palo Alto, Short Hills, Minneapolis, Chicago, Seattle, Philadelphia, Miami, Northfield. Experience representing banks and/or private credit funds in loans to technology, life sciences, or middle-market companies is preferred.
NewAssociate - Corporate (Finance) - Chicago Direct CounselAssociate - Corporate (Finance) - ChicagoChicago, ILDirect Counsel is working with an Am Law 100 firm seeking a talented and driven 3rd–4th year associate to join its Corporate Advisory (Finance) practice. This is a unique opportunity to join a firm that combines elite legal work with a progressive approach to culture, compensation, and career support .