Banking & Finance Associate

A leading international law firm is seeking to recruit a talented associate with 2+ years of relevant experience to join its Chambers-ranked Banking & Finance team in its New York office. This is an excellent opportunity to take on significant responsibility early in your career while advising on a broad range of sophisticated domestic and cross-border financing transactions within a dynamic and expanding practice.

Responsibilities

• Advise lenders, borrowers, sponsors, and financial institutions on a wide range of banking and finance matters, including leveraged finance, acquisition finance, real estate finance, and general corporate lending transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate key finance documents, including credit agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and ancillary transaction documentation.
• Manage and coordinate transaction processes from inception through to completion, ensuring transactions progress efficiently and within required timelines.
• Conduct and oversee due diligence exercises relating to financing transactions, including reviewing corporate structures, security packages, and existing financing arrangements.
• Work closely with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams across multiple jurisdictions to ensure seamless execution of complex transactions.
• Support partners and senior lawyers on high-value and multi-jurisdictional financing matters while developing increasing responsibility for client relationships and day-to-day transaction management.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Admission to the New York Bar and in good standing.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience at a reputable law firm, with strong exposure to banking and finance transactions.
• Experience drafting and negotiating finance documentation and coordinating transaction closings.
• Strong understanding of lending structures, secured transactions, and general banking principles.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong academic credentials and a proactive, collaborative approach to client service and teamwork.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, aligned with experience and seniority.
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-profile financing transactions within a collaborative and ambitious team.
• Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development within a leading Banking & Finance practice.

If you are interested in this position and meet the requirements of the role, please click "apply now" to submit an up-to-date copy of your resume. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Max Tofts for a confidential discussion.

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