Associate

Junior Corporate Finance Associate — Chicago

  • LocationChicago, Illinois
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience1–3 PQE
  • Compensation$235k–$260k
  • PracticeFinance & Banking

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A Chicago-based opportunity for a junior corporate finance associate to join a busy finance group. The role involves documenting, negotiating and closing commercial finance transactions, including asset-based, real estate and cash-flow facilities.

Successful candidates will receive hands-on training and meaningful responsibility within a collaborative, nationally connected platform that supports long-term professional growth. The team seeks associates who work well on transactional matters and who can contribute strong drafting and client-service skills.

  • 1–3 years of transactional legal experience (transferable experience); lenders/borrowers finance experience preferred
  • Experience with documentation, negotiation and closings for asset-based, real estate and/or cash-flow loans a plus; less experienced candidates with solid transactional background will be considered
  • Licensed to practice in Illinois or eligible to obtain licensure/waiver
  • Strong academic record, excellent drafting skills, attention to detail and high motivation

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