Global Transportation Finance Associate — Chicago
Shape cross-border deals that keep the world moving. Join a nationally recognized Global Transportation Finance team and work on complex, high-value transactions across aviation, maritime, rail, and general equipment—with real client exposure from day one.
The Opportunity
- Own meaningful work early. Draft and negotiate core financing, leasing, purchase, and security documents; run checklists; drive closings.
- Think globally. Tackle cross-border matters (collateral, registrations, sanctions/treaties) and collaborate with a 60+ lawyer platform handling sophisticated international deals.
- Build your brand. Work closely with senior lawyers, join client calls, and contribute to business development in a supportive, collaborative culture.
- Join a top-tier practice. The Global Transportation Finance Group is Chambers USA Band 1—19 years running, with a roster of banks, leasing companies, airlines, funds, and investors.
What You’ll Do
- Lead pieces of financing and leasing transactions (leveraged/secured lending, structured finance, capital markets touches).
- Manage multi-party, multi-jurisdiction deals from diligence through post-closing.
- Support restructurings and enforcement when needed.
- Partner with clients and internal teams to deliver polished, on-time results.
About You
- 2–7 years of law firm transactional experience.
- Experience in one or more: securitization, leveraged finance, secured lending, capital markets, maritime, private equity, project finance, structured finance, real estate finance, aviation.
- Sharp drafting, negotiating, and organizational skills; calm under multiple timelines.
- J.D. with strong academics; Florida admission (or actively pursuing).
Why You’ll Love It Here
- High-impact matters with marquee clients.
- Personalized environment: mentorship, training, and real feedback.
- Rapid responsibility based on readiness—not just class year.
- Hybrid work: 3 days in-office, 2 remote.
Benefits & Perks
- Salary: $235,000 – $330,000 base, commensurate with class year/experience.
- Bonus: Discretionary annual program.
- Retirement: Traditional & Roth 401(k) via Vanguard.
- Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision; HSA/FSA options; firm-paid life & disability; wellness programs.
- PTO: Vacation, paid holidays, sick, and personal days.
- Extras: Commuter benefits, back-up child/elder care, Milk Stork, EAP, fitness discounts, and more.
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