Associate Attorney


Chicago
USD235000 - USD390000
PR/569161_1763422822
Associate Attorney

This is an exclusive, confidential search for a client with an industry-leading asset securitization and finance practice. The team focuses on helping clients finance a broad range of financial assets and is recognized for its ability to execute highly sophisticated financing transactions in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

We pride ourselves on delivering creative, practical, and efficient solutions to meet our clients' asset-based financing needs in the U.S. and abroad.

What We Do:

  • Represent issuers in establishing, structuring, and restructuring securitization programs for traditional assets (credit cards, auto loans and leases, consumer loans).
  • Advise ABCP sponsors and commercial banks on structuring and financing a wide array of financial assets.
  • Handle asset-backed transactions involving unique revenue streams and esoteric asset classes.
  • Represent issuers, underwriters, investors, and trustees in financing transactions across diverse asset classes.
  • Lead industry groups on market-wide initiatives addressing major regulatory reforms.
  • Counsel clients on derivatives, structured products, and portfolio acquisitions financed through securitizations.

What We're Looking For:

  • 2-6 years of transactional experience at a law firm.
  • Background in one or more of the following:
    • Asset-based finance
    • Leveraged finance
    • Secured lending
    • Capital markets
    • Private equity
    • Project finance
    • Securitization and/or structured finance
  • Experience drafting loan documents and managing loan transactions.
  • Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
  • Substantial experience in private securities offerings and/or securitization OR general bank lending (including syndicated lending, asset-backed lending, and/or structured lending).
  • Bonus: CLO, ABS, and/or CMBS experience (not required but a plus).

Why Join This Team?
You'll work on cutting-edge transactions, collaborate with industry leaders, and help shape the future of structured finance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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