Structured Finance Associate (2+ yrs) – Am Law 50 Firm
McCormack Schreiber Legal Search
Chicago, IL · Posted October 23, 2026
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About the job
About the Position:
Our client, a renowned global law firm, is actively seeking a fund/structured finance lawyer to join its group as an associate in Chicago. This destination practice handles high-value, complex financings across a broad spectrum of platforms, industries and asset types, including a comprehensive range of lending and securitization services, for clients worldwide.
Highlights:
· Consistently recognized by Chambers Global and Chambers USA as one of the world’s leading finance practices
· Named as one of the Best Law Firms in Chicago by Vault Law
· Culture of career-long learning with numerous professional development and enrichment initiatives
Responsibilities:
· Handle fund finance matters, including representing banks and financial institutions as lenders in structuring, negotiating, documenting, and syndicating multi-jurisdictional and multi-currency subscription line facilities, net asset value (NAV) facilities, and hybrid facilities
· Represent leading investment banks, commercial banks, and corporations in connection with asset backed loans and other financing transactions
Required Qualifications:
· 2+ years of experience with fund finance transactions, including NAV financings, subscription financings, and asset-backed financings
· Experience with secured lending and/or derivatives
· Strong academic credentials
Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $260,000 – $390,000.