Job Title: Commercial Lending Associate
Location: Chicago, IL
Job Type: Full-time
Type: Hybrid (2x onsite)
Pay: Cravath
About the Role: We are seeking an Associate to join our Commercial Lending practice group in the Banking and Financial Services Department in the Chicago office. The ideal candidate will have one to three years of experience in commercial lending transactions at a large or mid-size law firm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Representing lenders in commercial finance transactions, in particular, secured and unsecured bank and private equity fund lending from origination through documentation
- Advising banks, private equity funds and other financial institutions in documenting credit transactions
- Working familiarity with UCC Article 9 and mortgage and property law
Qualifications:
- Impressive academic credentials, JD from an accredited University
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple cases and competing work demands.
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, and oral communication skills.
- Expertise in research, writing, editing, proofreading, and organizational skills.
- Superior negotiating skills and a strong understanding of business, industry, and market issues.
- Willingness to work during non-standard hours and handle long hours when necessary.
- Membership in good standing with the Illinois Bar or eligibility to waive in.
