Associate - Global Transportation Finance (Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA; Dallas, TX)

Vedder Price
paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k), employee discount
United States, Illinois, Chicago
222 North LaSalle Street (Show on map)
Dec 28, 2024
At Vedder Price, we know that great people are key to our success. We understand the importance in offering outstanding opportunities to work in well-respected practices and with talented and experienced colleagues-serving a prestigious client base across the globe. If you want the chance to learn and grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. The Opportunity: We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance associate to join the Global Transportation Finance team in our Chicago, New York, Los Angeles or Dallas office. Our cohesive and collaborative team has a diverse and unique multidisciplinary practice that gives you the opportunity to work closely with shareholders and to participate in business development and client-facing activities. Our platform supports and encourages career development and thrives on excellent client service. The Global Transportation Finance Group at Vedder Price has been ranked by Chambers USA as a nationwide Band 1 practice for 19 years and counting. You would join a team of more than 60 lawyers representing major banks, leasing companies, airlines, hedge funds, private equity firms and other investors in a wide range of complex international and domestic transactions focusing on the financing, leasing, acquisition and disposition, restructuring and enforcement of aviation, rail, maritime and general equipment assets. About You: You have 2-5 years of transactional experience at a law firm; You have experience in one or more of the following: securitization, leveraged finance, secured lending, capital markets, maritime, private equity, project finance, structured finance, real estate finance, aviation; You have strong contract drafting and negotiating skills as well as organizational skills; You have experience managing multiple matters simultaneously; and You have a J.D. degree (or its equivalent) and strong academic credentials, and you are admitted in (and in good standing with) or taking steps to become admitted in the applicable jurisdiction. About Us: We offer top-tier, interesting work in a more personalized work environment. We allow you to accept as much responsibility and client contact as you are ready to assume. We provide substantial professional development assistance in the form of training, mentoring and performance feedback. Our compensation and benefits structure is competitive. We offer a hybrid work policy with three days a week in-office attendance and two days remote. Our Benefits: At Vedder Price, we believe in recognizing and rewarding our Associates' contributions. Our comprehensive Total Rewards Package includes: Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive base salary commensurate with class year and experience. Bonus Program: Discretionary annual bonus program. Retirement Planning: Opportunity to make traditional pre-tax and/or post-tax Roth 401K contributions through payroll deductions; plans are administered by Vanguard. Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, along with optional health savings and flexible spending accounts, firm-paid Life and Disability benefits, and wellness programs to support your overall well-being. Paid Time Off: Competitive time off package including vacation days, paid holidays, sick time and personal days. Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth through firm provided training & professional development programs. Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work model and family-friendly policies. Additional Perks: Employee discount programs, pre-tax commuter benefits, back up child & elder care, Milk Stork, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center discounts and more. Compensation: $235,000 - $300,000 annual base salary Equal Employment Opportunity: Vedder Price P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We participate in E-verify. Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Vedder Price Recruiting Team at vprecruiting@vedderprice.com.