Sr. Finance Attorney (Borrower Side)- Chicago

Company: Direct Counsel
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Associate — Finance (Borrower Side) — Senior Locations: Boston, Century City, Chicago, New York, San Diego, Washington, D.C. Practice Area: Private Equity Finance Experience Level: Minimum of 4 years Overview: Direct Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm seeking senior associates to join its cutting-edge and fast-growing Private Equity Finance Practice. This role is ideal for attorneys with substantial borrower-side finance experience and a strong background in sponsor-side acquisition financings. Qualifications: Minimum of 4 years of experience in borrower-side private credit, acquisition finance, or leveraged finance Experience with sponsor-side private equity acquisition financings is required Exceptional academic credentials Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills This is a standout opportunity for a senior associate to play a key role in complex, high-value finance transactions alongside a market-leading team.

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