Finance & Transactions Associate Attorney (4–6 Years)
Direct CounselDallas, Texas, United States
Posted July 15, 2025
280000 - 320000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Direct Counsel is a full-service legal staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in both temporary and permanent placements across the United States. Leveraging deep local market knowledge, the company excels at sourcing, retaining, and deploying top-tier attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, and administrative professionals on short-term, long-term, and direct-hire engagements. Its comprehensive suite of services—including specialized searches, talent building, and legal assistance—ensures clients receive highly qualified legal talent tailored to their specific needs. Direct Counsel’s distinctive advantage lies in its proven ability to quickly match clients with the right professionals, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and legal team performance.
Job Description
Join a top-tier law firm as a Finance & Transactions Associate Attorney in Chicago, New York, or Dallas. Work on complex deal work, develop your practice, and join a sophisticated team.
Requirements
- 4–6 years of commercial finance experience at a law firm
- Experience managing transactions from term sheet to closing
- J.D. from a well-regarded institution and strong academic credentials
- Admission (or pending admission) in the jurisdiction where you’ll be working (Illinois, New York, or Texas)
Benefits
- High-level, deal-driven work
- Hybrid work model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
- Substantial support for professional development
- Culture that balances excellence with approachability