Mid-Level Fund/Leveraged Finance Associate Attorney

2-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in New York City is seeking a Mid-Level Fund/Leveraged Finance Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience in secured and unsecured lending transactions. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in handling complex domestic and cross-border syndicated and bilateral financings, fund financings, acquisition financings, leveraged finance deals, bridge loans, and more.

Duties:

• Handle secured and unsecured lending transactions, including fund financings, acquisition financings, leveraged finance deals, and bridge loans.
• Assist with complex domestic and cross-border syndicated and bilateral financings.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to finance and lending transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, including loan agreements, security agreements, and other financial documents.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to provide legal advice and support throughout the transaction process.
• Manage due diligence processes and assess legal risks associated with financing transactions.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience in the legal field, with a focus on fund finance and leverage finance/private credit.
• Strong academic credentials from a reputable law school.
• Relevant and sophisticated law firm and transactional experience in finance and lending matters.
• Admitted to the New York State Bar or eligible for admission.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar (or eligibility for admission).

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of secured and unsecured lending transactions.
• Familiarity with fund financings, acquisition financings, leveraged finance deals, and bridge loans.
• Legal research and analysis abilities.
• Drafting and negotiation skills for financial documents.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Due diligence and risk assessment expertise.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

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