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Corporate & Securities Associate

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An international law firm and one of the top 50 AmLaw firms is seeking a mid-level associate to join their Capital Markets practice in Charlotte, Chicago, DC, Houston, Los Angeles, Palo Alto or San ...

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A top 50 AmLaw Firm is seeking a junior to mid-level associate to join their Investment Management Group in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Washington, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and Denver ...

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Banking Mid-Level Associate

Satori Digital

Elk Grove Village, IL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

(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

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