# Corporate Finance Partner

- **Company:** Scout Partners
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, US
- **Employment type:** 0
- **Job ID:** 289
- **Posted:** 2026-09-16T09:16:51+00:00
- **Apply:** https://scout-partners.com/job/corporate-finance-partner/

## Description

## Corporate Finance Partner


**Location:** Chicago, Illinois
**Base Salary Range:** $250,000-$350,000, with an additional compensation formula based on portable business


Scout Partners is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Corporate Finance Partner to join the established lending and finance practice of a respected Chicago law firm.


This opportunity is designed for a commercial finance attorney who can independently lead sophisticated transactions while leveraging an experienced team and well-developed firm infrastructure to expand their practice.



### Representative Matters





- Mortgage and real estate lending.

- Asset-based lending.

- Mezzanine financing.

- Seller financing related to equity buyouts and asset sales.

- Litigation financing.

- Letters of credit and related commercial finance matters.


The practice represents banks, insurance companies, investment funds, developers, business owners, high-net-worth individuals, and owners of office, multifamily, retail, restaurant, hotel, parking, and industrial properties.



### Qualifications





- At least 10 years of relevant commercial finance or lending experience.

- Demonstrated ability to first-chair sophisticated financing transactions.

- In-depth knowledge of the Uniform Commercial Code.

- Significant experience preparing and reviewing third-party legal opinions.

- A portable book of business of approximately $1 million or more.

- Strong client-management, drafting, negotiation, and business-development skills.

- Ability to leverage the firm’s existing team and resources to grow and service a substantial client base.


This is an outstanding opportunity for a finance partner seeking a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with available capacity and established support for continued practice growth.



### Compensation and Benefits


The anticipated base salary range is **$250,000-$350,000**, with an additional compensation formula based on portable business. The firm offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan; pre-tax transportation benefits; firm-sponsored short- and long-term disability coverage; paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave; discretionary bonus opportunities; and additional benefits and employee perks.


Our client is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.