Finance & Transactions Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Finance & Transactions Associate Attorney role is hybrid, with three days in the office and two days remote. The listing offers locations in Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; New York, NY; and Washington, DC. Compensation is $235,000–$360,000 in annual base salary, commensurate with experience. The attorney joins a collaborative Finance & Transactions team serving a sophisticated client base. The associate drafts and negotiates commercial finance documents and manages loan transactions from inception through closing. Working with senior attorneys and clients, the role contributes to high-quality legal service and may participate in client-facing and business development activities.

What you'll do

• Draft and negotiate loan and other commercial finance documents
• manage and coordinate loan transactions from inception through closing
• handle multiple matters with attention to detail
• work with senior attorneys and clients on finance transactions
• participate in client-facing and business development activities
• provide legal services in a collaborative team environment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

chicago il

dallas tx

new york ny

washington dc

direct counsel

finance & transactions

associate attorney

commercial finance

loan documents

loan transactions

hybrid

$235k–$360k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Professional development, mentoring, competitive benefits, and career growth opportunities.

Why this role

Requires 2–6 years of commercial finance experience at a law firm and a J.D. or equivalent; admission in good standing or steps underway in Illinois, New York, Texas, or the District of Columbia.

About the employer

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