Seeking a Leveraged Finance Associate for the Chicago office.
Requires 1 to 6 years of post-JD experience in leveraged finance or a related practice area (e.g., Class of 2024 through 6th year associates).
Support clients in structuring, negotiating, and executing complex leveraged financing transactions.
Focus on secured and unsecured lending, acquisition financings, and recapitalizations.
Represent private equity sponsors, their portfolio companies, and financial institutions providing debt financing.
Draft, review, and negotiate various finance agreements, including credit agreements, bond indentures, commitment letters, term sheets, security agreements, guarantee agreements, intercreditor agreements, and subordination agreements.
Advise clients on legal risks, regulatory requirements, and market practices relevant to leveraged finance transactions.
Possess strong proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex financial documents, commensurate with experience level.
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of secured transactions, syndicated lending, and acquisition finance, relative to class year.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and efficient project management are essential.

April 9, 2026

Associate 2 to 6 years

BankingAcquisition FinanceDebt FinanceLendingLeveraged FinanceSecured FinanceUnsecured Finance

Ropes & Gray LLPChicago

Practice area

Banking · Acquisition Finance · Debt Finance · Lending · Leveraged Finance · Secured Finance · Unsecured Finance

PQE

2-6 years

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

Seeking a Leveraged Finance Associate for the Chicago office.
Requires 1 to 6 years of post-JD experience in leveraged finance or a related practice area (e.g., Class of 2024 through 6th year associates).
Support clients in structuring, negotiating, and executing complex leveraged financing transactions.
Focus on secured and unsecured lending, acquisition financings, and recapitalizations.
Represent private equity sponsors, their portfolio companies, and financial institutions providing debt financing.
Draft, review, and negotiate various finance agreements, including credit agreements, bond indentures, commitment letters, term sheets, security agreements, guarantee agreements, intercreditor agreements, and subordination agreements.
Advise clients on legal risks, regulatory requirements, and market practices relevant to leveraged finance transactions.
Possess strong proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex financial documents, commensurate with experience level.
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of secured transactions, syndicated lending, and acquisition finance, relative to class year.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and efficient project management are essential.

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Last updated: May 25, 2026