Chicago AMLaw 50 firm Energy & Natural Resources Finance Associate (Mid-Level)

The Energy & Natural Resources Industry Group of the Chicago office is seeking a mid-level associate with three to five years of experience to join their finance team. Candidates with an interest in transactional matters including commercial lending, trade finance, securitizations and other receivables and supplier financings and other types of domestic and cross border secured and unsecured financing transactions are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have strong academic credentials, extensive drafting experience on large, syndicated financing facilities, experience managing junior associates and paralegals, excellent oral and writing skills and superior organizational skills.  Experience working with clients in the commodities industry is a plus but not a prerequisite for the position as our finance team represents clients in numerous industries.  Strength of character, outstanding personal skills, demonstrated leadership and teamwork, a hunger for self-development, intellectual curiosity and a good sense of humor are must haves. Additionally, candidates should be admitted to the IL Bar or have reciprocity from another state with IL. This firm offers a challenging work environment and a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, flexible benefits program, tuition assistance, and generous 401(k) plan.  Reed Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer with Core Values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork & Respect, Innovation, and Impact.  The firm also provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with law,  including in the application and interview process. $235,000 - $365,000. This represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.

Benefits include:

• 401k Plan

• Medical

• Health Savings Account

• Virtual Health

• Dental

• Vision

• Accident

• Hospital indemnity

• Critical illness

• Life insurance

• Short term disability

• Long term disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Lyra Health EAP

• Paid Family Leave

• College Savings Plan

• Transportation benefit

• Back-up Child Care

• College Coach

• Pet insurance

• Paid sick time

• Vacation time

• Excess Liability Insurance