Minneapolis| Hybrid

Corporate Finance Associate Attorney

AmLaw 100 Opportunity

Compensation

$235,000 – $365,000+

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Corporate Finance Associate Attorney to join its Minneapolis office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing banks, financial institutions, private equity sponsors, corporate borrowers, and lenders in sophisticated financing transactions.

Ideal Background

• 3–6 years of corporate finance, banking & finance, leveraged finance, or commercial lending experience gained at a sophisticated law firm

• Experience representing lenders, borrowers, banks, financial institutions, private equity sponsors, and portfolio companies

• Experience handling secured and unsecured credit facilities, acquisition financings, syndicated lending, asset-based lending, cash flow lending, and refinancing transactions

• Experience drafting and negotiating credit agreements, security agreements, guaranties, intercreditor agreements, collateral documents, commitment letters, and other financing documents

• Experience managing sophisticated financing transactions from due diligence through closing

• Experience with private credit, fund finance, project finance, or cross-border financing transactions is a plus

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions while maintaining significant client interaction

• Excellent academic credentials

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

• Minnesota bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

✅ Nationally recognized Corporate Finance practice

✅ Sophisticated lender and borrower-side transactions

✅ Significant client interaction and deal responsibility

✅ Opportunity to work with leading financial institutions, private equity sponsors, and corporate clients

✅ Strong mentorship and professional development

✅ Collaborative AmLaw 100 environment

Interested?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.

I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries are always welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

[email protected]
(216) 710-5174