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Goldberg Kohn

Commercial Finance Associate

Chicago, IL, USA

10 Days ago

Job Overview


Posted Date: 14 September 2025

Job Function: Legal Services / Legal

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Not Specified

Experience Level: Not Specified

Salary: $225,000 - $250,000 / Annual Salary

Experience: 2 - 3 yrs

Job Description


Goldberg Kohn is a respected midsize law firm known for its excellence, integrity, and collaborative culture. For over 40 years, we have provided top-tier legal services to a diverse client base while maintaining a close-knit, supportive work environment. We take pride in fostering a workplace where every team member is valued, professional growth is encouraged, and work-life balance is respected. Our firm offers the sophistication of a large firm with the camaraderie and agility of a boutique practice, making it an ideal place for individuals who thrive in a dynamic and team-oriented setting. Our nationally recognized Commercial Finance practice is nationally recognized and handles hundreds of significant high-value loan transactions annually, aggregating totaling billions of dollars, including scores of international lending transactions. We are seeking a proficient associate with 2-3 years' experience. dollars across the U.S. and internationally. We have gained earned the trust of the largest and most active leading institutional lenders in the country lenders, including major banks, commercial finance companies, and have become lender?s private equity sponsors, who rely on us as their counsel of choice for numerous national equity sponsors. choice. We regularly represent banks, commercial finance companies and other institutional lenders in structuring and documenting asset-based and cash-flow loan transactions, including working capital facilities, leveraged acquisitions, mezzanine loans, retail financing, vendor financing, loan restructurings, purchase order financing, equipment leasing, debtor-in-possession financing financing, and the equity aspects of loan transactions. During the past 15 years, we have represented our clients in Europe, Asia, and South and Central America, ranging from taking foreign collateral or guaranties to financing cross-border acquisitions involving funding in multiple currencies. Job Requirements: We require are seeking a highly skilled associate with 2-3 years of experience in lending transactions, ideally gained at a large law degree firm. Candidate must have: a J.D. from a top 25 law school with a minimum of a 3.2 GPA and some experience in commercial lending (preferably at a large law firm). We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a What we offer: A collegial and professional environment, intellectually environment with top-tier mentors Intellectually challenging work, manageable work load, short partnership track, the opportunity to work with wonderful people, high-profile clients One-on-one mentorship and continuous legal training Flexible schedule and work-life balance Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Compensation & Benefits: The base salary range for this full-time position is $225,000-$250,000. Within the highest end work in range, individual pay is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, the industry. relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. You can find additional information about our compensation and benefits package here. How to apply: Please submit your resume, transcript law school transcript, and deal sheet. Only resumes of interest candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.contacted. Goldberg Kohn is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)

Practice Areas & Specialty

Banking, Lending, Mezzanine Finance, Secured Finance


Key skill Required

  • Commercial Finance
  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Comprehensive
  • Equal Employment Opportunity
  • Finance
  • Highly Skilled
  • Leasing
  • Lending
  • Mezzanine
  • Orientation
  • Partnership
  • Private Equity
  • Professional Growth
  • Purchase Order
  • Retail
  • Supportive
  • Training
  • Transcript
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Vendor Financing
  • International

Designation

  • Associate

Company Details


Company Name: Goldberg Kohn

Headquarter: Chicago, IL, USA 60603

Industry: Law Firm / Law Practice

Company Size: 51-200 Employees

Recruiting People: HR Department

Contact Number: --

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