Direct Counsel
Global Transportation Finance Associate Attorney
Direct Counsel, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60601
Job Description
Job Description
Associate Attorney – Global Transportation Finance (Chicago, IL)
Direct Counsel is partnering with a leading national law firm to identify an
Associate Attorney
with 2–6 years of transactional experience to join its Global Transportation Finance practice in Chicago. This role offers the opportunity to work with a sophisticated team handling high-value transactions in the aviation, maritime, and broader transportation sectors for domestic and international clients. Key Responsibilities: Represent lenders, lessors, financial institutions, and operators in transportation finance transactions
Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements and financing documents
Support partners and senior attorneys on cross-border and asset-backed transactions
Manage components of deals with increasing autonomy
Conduct due diligence and coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams
Qualifications: 2–6 years of transactional experience, ideally in finance, corporate, or asset-based transactions
Strong drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills
Experience with transportation, aviation, maritime, or equipment finance is a plus but not required
Admission to the Illinois Bar (or willingness to obtain)
Excellent academic credentials and attention to detail
Why This Opportunity: Join a nationally recognized transportation finance practice with a global client base
Work on sophisticated, cross-border transactions alongside industry leaders
Receive strong mentorship, training, and opportunities for advancement
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
Collaborative, professional team environment in the firm’s Chicago office
If you’re interested in exploring this opportunity, please reach out to Direct Counsel for a confidential conversation.
Job Description
Associate Attorney – Global Transportation Finance (Chicago, IL)
Direct Counsel is partnering with a leading national law firm to identify an
Associate Attorney
with 2–6 years of transactional experience to join its Global Transportation Finance practice in Chicago. This role offers the opportunity to work with a sophisticated team handling high-value transactions in the aviation, maritime, and broader transportation sectors for domestic and international clients. Key Responsibilities: Represent lenders, lessors, financial institutions, and operators in transportation finance transactions
Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements and financing documents
Support partners and senior attorneys on cross-border and asset-backed transactions
Manage components of deals with increasing autonomy
Conduct due diligence and coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams
Qualifications: 2–6 years of transactional experience, ideally in finance, corporate, or asset-based transactions
Strong drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills
Experience with transportation, aviation, maritime, or equipment finance is a plus but not required
Admission to the Illinois Bar (or willingness to obtain)
Excellent academic credentials and attention to detail
Why This Opportunity: Join a nationally recognized transportation finance practice with a global client base
Work on sophisticated, cross-border transactions alongside industry leaders
Receive strong mentorship, training, and opportunities for advancement
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
Collaborative, professional team environment in the firm’s Chicago office
If you’re interested in exploring this opportunity, please reach out to Direct Counsel for a confidential conversation.