Finance Associate Attorney

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New York City, NY

Finance Associate Attorney

Attorney

2-13 yrs required

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Job Title: Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm based in New York City, NY, is seeking a skilled Finance Associate Attorney with 3-7 years of post-JD experience to support its fast-paced finance practice. This opportunity involves working with a broad range of sophisticated clients on intricate financing matters, including various forms of structured debt, leveraged acquisitions, and distressed asset transactions. The role is suited for a proactive attorney who thrives in a team-oriented setting and enjoys complex deal structuring across multiple sectors of the finance industry.

Duties:

  • Advise on and draft documentation for a wide variety of financing arrangements, including:

    • Leveraged finance deals

    • Acquisition finance structures

    • Asset-based lending (ABL)

    • Unitranche and hybrid structures

    • First lien/second lien facilities

    • Mezzanine and subordinated debt arrangements

  • Provide counsel in connection with distressed debt, workouts, and restructuring-related matters

  • Represent a range of stakeholders, such as:

    • Investment and commercial banks

    • Direct and non-bank lenders

    • Private credit and debt funds, BDCs, and hedge funds

    • Corporates and sponsor-backed borrowers

  • Oversee deal execution from term sheet negotiation through closing

  • Coordinate with internal and external parties to ensure regulatory and compliance alignment

  • Manage client relationships and maintain high service levels across transactions

Requirements:

  • 3-7 years of substantive experience in debt financing transactions

  • Demonstrated proficiency in the negotiation and execution of complex financing deals

  • Experience advising both lenders and borrowers is strongly preferred

  • Familiarity with sponsor-backed deal structures and institutional lending markets

Education:

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

Certifications:

  • Admitted to the New York State Bar or eligible for immediate admission

Skills:

  • Excellent drafting and negotiation abilities

  • Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously with high attention to detail

  • Strong interpersonal skills and commercial acumen

  • Proven ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams

  • Comfortable interfacing with clients directly and providing strategic guidance

Job Location:

  • New York City, NY

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