Leveraged Finance Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Leveraged Finance Associate Attorney role is listed in Chicago, IL, with an additional location in New York, NY. The stated salary range is $235,000–$390,000 annually. The position supports a leading global law firm’s Finance practice. The attorney represents private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and financial institutions in leveraged finance and debt transactions. The work advances client transactions through structuring, document negotiation, legal-risk advice, and coordinated closings, while also supporting compliance inquiries and business development.

What you'll do

• Represent clients in leveraged finance and debt financing transactions
• assist with structuring and execution
• draft, review, and negotiate financing documents
• advise on legal risks, regulatory requirements, and market practices
• coordinate closings and transaction documentation
• address ongoing compliance and financing inquiries
• collaborate with transaction participants
• use AI technologies responsibly and ethically
• contribute to business development and monitor legal developments and market trends.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

leveraged finance

associate attorney

debt financing

private equity

credit agreements

transactional law

new york bar

chicago il

new york ny

$235k–$390k annually

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires 2–6 years of relevant transactional experience, a J.D., and admission in good standing to the New York Bar. The listing identifies Chicago or New York as locations.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.