The Chicago office of Kirkland & Ellis is currently seeking attorneys with outstanding credentials and qualifications to join our Debt Finance group. The ideal candidate would have 2 -5 years of experience in the structuring, documentation and negotiation of secured and unsecured financing transactions for both borrowers and lenders, including senior secured, mezzanine and subordinated debt transactions; acquisition financings; loan workouts and restructurings. Candidates with leveraged finance experience, particularly in the context of mergers and acquisitions, are preferred. Kirkland's debt finance practice focuses primarily on representing private equity funds, restructuring financing, and other corporate borrowers.