Corporate/Sponsor Finance Associate Attorney
Company: Direct Counsel
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Direct Counsel is seeking a
Corporate/Sponsor Finance Associate Attorney (Mid-Level) to join an
Am Law firm in Chicago. Direct Counsel has partnered with a leading
international law firm in seeking a mid-level associate to join its
Corporate Group on the Sponsor Finance team in Chicago. This is an
excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-value financing
transactions alongside experienced practitioners representing
sophisticated financial sponsors and lenders. Position Overview:
The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience representing
private equity sponsors, borrowers, private credit funds,
alternative lenders, and banks in complex financing transactions.
This role offers significant responsibility and client exposure in
a fast-paced, deal-driven practice. Key Responsibilities: Represent
private equity sponsors and portfolio companies in acquisition
financings and leveraged buyouts Advise borrowers, private credit
funds, alternative lenders, and banks in a range of financing
transactions Handle refinancings, incremental facilities, and
bespoke credit structures Draft, review, and negotiate credit
agreements and related financing documentation Coordinate deal
execution and manage transaction processes from inception through
closing Qualifications: 3–5 years of sponsor finance or leveraged
finance experience Experience representing sponsors, borrowers,
and/or lenders in complex financing transactions Strong drafting,
negotiation, and analytical skills Active membership in the
Illinois Bar Compensation: $235,000 – $365,000 annually,
commensurate with experience and other relevant factors. Benefits:
The firm offers a comprehensive total compensation package,
including a 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage,
health savings account, virtual health services, life insurance,
short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, paid
family leave, transportation benefits, back-up child care, college
savings plan, pet insurance, paid sick time, vacation time, and
additional supplemental coverage options. If you are interested in
learning more about this opportunity, please contact Direct Counsel
for a confidential discussion.
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