Corporate Finance Mid-Level Associate

Chicago, United States | Posted on 02/17/2026

Our AmLaw 100 client is adding a midlevel associate to a debt finance platform that sits in the middle of private credit, sponsor finance, and special situations work. The practice is Chambers-ranked in Private Credit nationwide and is consistently active across lender‑side and sponsor‑side mandates.

• Direct lending and private credit financings (including acquisition financings)
• Leveraged buyouts and other sponsor‑backed transactions across the capital stack
• Growth capital, stressed and distressed financings, and liability management‑style work when the market turns
• Exposure to both financing and restructuring dynamics, depending on matters and client needs

• 3–5 years of finance experience from a peer firm
• Hands‑on drafting and negotiation in credit agreements and ancillary documents
• Comfortable running work streams, managing closing checklists, and interacting with deal teams
• Bar admission in the state where you plan to sit (and in good standing)

• A private credit platform that regularly advises many of the market’s most active credit investors
• Real deal volume across sponsor finance, special situations, and cross‑border angles, not one narrow lane
• Multiple office options, with an in‑person expectation
• Base range at $225,000 to $420,000

If you are a 3–5 year finance associate who wants heavier private credit reps and cleaner runway to take ownership of deals,

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