Global Finance Associate Attorney
Company: Direct Counsel
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Global Finance – Mid- to
Senior-Level Leverage Finance Associate Attorney Location: Chicago,
IL Compensation: $260,000 – $420,000 base salary (commensurate with
experience) Direct Counsel is seeking a Mid- to Senior-Level
Leverage Finance Associate to join a top-tier national law firm’s
Global Finance practice in its Chicago office. The ideal candidate
will have at least three years of substantive finance experience ,
with a strong background advising bank and non-bank financial
institutions in syndicated and club financings , particularly in
connection with private credit sponsor-backed acquisition
financings . Key Responsibilities Include: Representing banks,
private credit funds, and other financial institutions in leveraged
finance transactions Advising on syndicated and club credit
facilities, with a focus on cash flow lending Working on
sponsor-driven acquisition financings and other complex leveraged
transactions Drafting and negotiating credit agreements and related
finance documentation Collaborating with deal teams on
sophisticated domestic and cross-border finance matters Preferred
Experience: Private credit and sponsor-backed acquisition finance
experience Exposure to structured finance, CLOs, and/or fund
finance (a plus, but not required) Strong large law firm training
with meaningful deal responsibility Qualifications: Minimum of 3
years of relevant finance experience Excellent academic credentials
Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills Admission to
the Illinois Bar (required) This role offers the opportunity to
work on high-end leveraged finance transactions within a
collaborative, market-leading finance platform. The firm is an
equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from
candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Keywords: Direct Counsel, Lombard , Global Finance Associate Attorney, Legal , Chicago, Illinois
