Mid-Level Debt Finance Associate Attorney

2-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a talented and experienced Mid-Level Debt Finance Associate Attorney to join its dynamic team in Miami, FL. The successful candidate will be key in handling various aspects of debt finance transactions, and providing legal support to leading international and domestic corporate clients.

Job Details:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commitment letters, term sheets, primary loan and security documentation, and ancillary deliverables.
• Preparation and review of issues lists and summary grids.
• Conducting legal research based on client needs.
• Managing deal teams and processes from initial discussions through closing and post-closing matters.
• Managing and conducting due diligence processes.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, and other transactional legal teams.
• Assisting clients with ongoing deal administration, including joinders, amendments, interpretive questions, collateral matters, etc.
• Providing direct assistance to senior lawyers in day-to-day legal service provision to clients.
• Attending and presenting educational seminars.
• Exercising good judgment in internal and external written and verbal communications.
• Mentoring and training junior team members and participating in continuing education classes and client development initiatives.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of debt finance experience.
• Preferred experience in sponsored finance, syndicated lending, acquisition/leveraged finance (either borrower or lender side), and/or direct lending and private credit transactions.
• Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, with a creative mindset.
• Commercial and business awareness.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Strong time management skills and ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects.
• Excellent drafting skills.
• Driven by professional growth.
• Strong professional presence.
• Client service focus.
• Team player with strong judgment.
• Proactive, resourceful, take initiative, and a self-starter.
• Fluency in English is required; fluency in Spanish would be a plus.
• Admitted to the Bar and in good standing.

Job Location: Miami, FL

Legal