Direct Counsel is looking for Leveraged Finance Associate Attorney in Philadelphia, PA. This local job opportunity with ID 3766040082 is live since 2026-07-28 08:33:26.

Leveraged Finance Associate Attorney
Locations: Charlotte, NC | Dallas, TX | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA
Direct Counsel is seeking a Leveraged Finance Associate Attorney to join the nationally recognized Global Finance practice of a premier Am Law firm. This is an outstanding opportunity to work on sophisticated domestic and cross-border financing transactions representing borrowers, lenders, private equity sponsors, issuers, financial advisors, agents, and equity investors across every level of the capital structure.

The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of leveraged finance experience with a strong background handling acquisition financings, recapitalizations, restructurings, and other complex financing transactions.
Responsibilities

• Represent borrowers, lenders, private equity sponsors, issuers, financial advisors, agents, and equity investors in leveraged finance transactions.
• Structure, negotiate, and document a broad range of financing transactions, including domestic and cross-border acquisition financings, dividend recapitalizations, restructurings, and reorganizations.
• Draft and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and other financing documentation.
• Serve as a key member of transaction teams, managing significant aspects of transactions from due diligence through closing.
• Advise clients on financing structures, evolving market terms, and strategic transaction considerations.
• Collaborate with attorneys across the Global Finance practice to deliver practical, business-focused legal solutions for sophisticated financing matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• 3-6 years of experience in leveraged finance or related finance transactions at a law firm.
• Significant experience representing borrowers, lenders, private equity sponsors, and/or agents in complex financing transactions.
• Experience with domestic and cross-border acquisition financings, recapitalizations, restructurings, and reorganizations.
• Exposure to middle-market lending and representing alternative lenders, including business development companies (BDCs), hedge funds, and other non-bank lenders, is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage key aspects of sophisticated transactions from due diligence through closing.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Active bar admission, or eligibility for admission, in the jurisdiction where the candidate will be based.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary:Starting at $260,000, with compensation commensurate with class year and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and additional employee wellness benefits.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a finance attorney to join a market-leading Global Finance practice handling sophisticated leveraged finance transactions for leading financial institutions, private equity sponsors, and corporate borrowers.