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April 9, 2026

Associate 2 to 6 years

BankingAcquisition FinanceDebt FinanceLendingLeveraged FinanceSecured FinanceUnsecured Finance
Ropes & Gray LLP

Ropes & Gray LLP

Chicago

Associate 2 to 6 years

Ropes & Gray LLP
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: April 9, 2026

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