Private Equity Finance Associate (Borrower-Side) (4+ yrs) - Am Law 50 Firm

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search
Chicago, IL

Private Equity Finance Associate (Borrower-Side) (4+ yrs) – Am Law 50 Firm

About the Position:
Our client, an international Am Law 50 firm with a preeminent banking practice, is actively seeking a finance lawyer to join the firm as an associate. This firm’s nationally-ranked banking practice advises financial institutions, direct lenders, private equity sponsors, and corporate borrowers on hundreds of financings valued at hundreds of billions of dollars each year.

Highlights:
· Chambers-ranked practice
· Top of market compensation
· Ranked as a top law firm to work for in Chicago
· Firm has received the most practice and lawyer rankings among US law firms in Chambers USA’s legal guide for 10 consecutive years
· Named One of the Best Law Firms for Women & Diversity, by Seramount

Responsibilities:
· Advise companies, private equity sponsors, and their portfolio companies on finance transactions, including leveraged and acquisition financings

Required Qualifications:
· 4 or more years of experience with borrower-side private credit, acquisition finance, and/or leveraged finance experience
· Experience with sponsor-side private equity acquisition financings required
· Stellar academic credentials

Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $395,000+.

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Posted 2026-01-18

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