Finance Associate

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New York City, NY

Finance Associate

Attorney

1-8 yrs required

No

Job Overview:

A top-tier international law firm is seeking a Finance Associate Attorney for its New York office. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex domestic and cross-border financing transactions, particularly in debt structuring, loan documentation, and acquisition financing. The ideal candidate will have a background in M&A, banking, and finance law, with experience supporting both lenders and borrowers.

Location:

• New York, NY

Duties:

• Draft debt term sheets detailing key economic terms including interest rates, maturity, and prepayment mechanisms

• Draft, review, and negotiate Credit Agreements and related Schedules and Exhibits

• Coordinate and draft collateral documents, Perfection Certificates, and Collateral Agreements

• Manage lien search requests and prepare payoff documentation for existing obligations

• Coordinate delivery and documentation of possessory collateral (., stock certificates, promissory notes)

• Draft legal opinions and officer’s certificates

• Prepare secretary’s certificates with organizational and good standing documentation

• Support lender due diligence by coordinating KYC and beneficial ownership information

• Draft board and stockholder written consents authorizing financings

• Collaborate with foreign counsel on cross-border security interests and guarantees

• Advise on liquidity and creditworthiness of foreign loan parties

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in M&A, banking, or finance law (law clerk or associate capacity)

• Prior work in public/private debt financing and acquisition financing for private equity sponsors

• Must have experience:

  • Drafting consents and collateral documents

  • Working with public/private debt and acquisition financings

  • Drafting organizational documents (., certificates of incorporation, bylaws, LLC agreements)

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD), LLM, or foreign equivalent required

Certifications:

• Must be admitted to practice law in the State of New York

Skills:

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for credit agreements and finance-related contracts

• Knowledge of loan funding processes, regulatory filings, and lender compliance

• Effective communicator with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage complex deals

• Experience working with cross-border legal teams preferred

Compensation & Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus eligibility

• Comprehensive benefits including:

  • Health, dental, vision insurance

  • HSA and FSA options

  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage

  • Life insurance

  • 401(k) with employer contributions

  • Paid vacation and sick leave

  • Employee assistance program

  • Optional benefits including accident, critical illness, long-term care, and pet insurance

  • Commuter and transit benefits (where applicable)