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Satori Digital

Banking Mid-Level Associate

Satori Digital, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States, 60007

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Job Description

Job Description

(Class of 2018–2021) Location:

Chicago | Hybrid Schedule

Summary An elite opportunity for a mid-level

Banking & Finance Associate

to join one of the nation's top-ranked law firms. Based in Chicago, this role offers the chance to work on complex, high-stakes credit transactions alongside market-leading attorneys. Ideal for a candidate with strong drafting skills, client-facing experience, and a background in leveraged finance, syndicated lending, or acquisition finance. This is a client-facing role with immediate exposure to sophisticated deals and cross-border collaboration. Key Responsibilities Represent lenders, borrowers, and sponsors in complex syndicated loan and credit transactions

Draft and negotiate a wide range of finance documents, including commitment letters, credit agreements, security agreements, and UCC filings

Handle both secured and unsecured lending transactions, acquisition financings, and restructurings

Advise on credit facility structuring, legal risks, and enforcement strategies

Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams (including M&A, tax, and restructuring) across jurisdictions

Provide mentorship to junior associates and maintain direct client relationships

Qualifications J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with strong academic performance

Class years 2018–2021 (typically 4–7 years of post-JD experience)

Licensed in Illinois or eligible to waive into the Illinois Bar

Substantial experience drafting credit and financing documents, including UCC filings and security agreements

Strong grasp of leveraged finance structures, syndicated lending, and general corporate finance

Prior experience at a large law firm or within a top-tier finance practice group

Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills

Must be authorized to work full-time in the U.S.

Please Do Not Apply If You: Are outside the 2018–2021 class year range

Lack experience with loan document drafting or UCC filings

Have a background solely in litigation, regulatory, or non-transactional practice areas

Are not admitted or eligible for admission to the Illinois Bar

Require a fully remote role, this position follows a hybrid model

Are not authorized to work in the U.S. full-time

Interview Process Resume & Academic Transcript Review

Introductory Call with Talent Acquisition

First-Round Interview with Partners in the Banking Group

Deal Sheet & Experience Discussion

Final Interview Panel

Offer & Background Check