Public Institutional Banking & Finance Senior Counsel

Public Institutional Banking & Finance Senior Counsel

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Chapman and Cutler LLP is seeking to hire a Senior Counsel attorney to join the Public and Institutional Banking and Finance Practice Group in the Banking and Financial Services Department. The successful candidate must have at least 3–7 years of experience practicing transactional law at a large or medium‑size firm. While residency in the Chicago office is preferred, residency at other Chapman offices is possible.

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In accordance with the Illinois Pay Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Illinois position is between $235,000 to $350,000.

• Experience representing lenders in commercial lending transactions, in particular, secured and unsecured term loans and revolving lines of credit from origination through documentation
• Experience preparing reimbursement agreements, letters of credit and liquidity facilities utilized in connection with public finance transactions
• Familiarity with municipal finance, banking, and securities underwriting, including bond issuance, municipal general obligation and revenue bonds, tax and revenue anticipation notes and municipal lease obligations
• Specific experience dealing with nonprofit hospitals, nursing homes, universities and cultural institutions, exempt facility bonds financing housing, airports, utilities, solid waste and resource recovery facilities, student loan bonds, small issue industrial development bonds and commercial paper programs
• Strong academic credentials and superior interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills
• Commitment to client service, ability to handle fast‑paced transactions, juggle multiple projects and deadlines, and remain flexible in work situations
• Willingness to accept constructive feedback
• Members in good standing of the appropriate state Bar

The benefits overview for this position is available for review at the link below. (Link omitted in the description.)

Please submit a cover letter, résumé and a list of representative transactions/engagements. All applicants will be considered; however, the hiring decision will be based on qualifications for the position.

Chapman and Cutler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/SO.