Mid-Level To Senior Associate Attorney Washington office

2-9 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a Mid-Level to Senior Associate Attorney to join its Debt Finance Practice in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of experience and must be admitted to and a member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar.

Duties:

• Handle various secured lending matters, including domestic and cross-border acquisitions, restructuring and reorganizations, and general corporate finance.
• Act as a key member of deal teams, taking responsibility for running signings and closings and drafting debt commitment papers and credit documentation.
• Provide support and guidance on direct lending, special situation financings, out-of-court and in-court restructurings, and private equity-related corporate finance transactions.

Requirements:

• 4-5 years of relevant experience in debt finance practice.
• Admission to and a member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar.
• Proven track record of handling secured lending matters and corporate finance transactions.
• Experience with signings and closings, drafting debt commitment papers, and credit documentation.
• Exposure to direct lending, special situation financings, and restructuring transactions is beneficial.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the District of Columbia Bar.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of secured lending and corporate finance principles.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Legal