Finance Attorney

An Am Law 20 firm is hiring finance associates in New York.

The team advises private equity sponsors, direct lenders, financial institutions and corporate borrowers on acquisition financings, leveraged loans, direct lending transactions and refinancings. Associates work on domestic and cross-border matters with direct client contact and deal execution responsibility.

• Base salary of $235,000 to $410,000, based on class year
• Market bonus

• Draft and negotiate commitment letters, credit agreements, security agreements and related financing documents
• Advise on secured and unsecured lending matters, including UCC filings, perfection analysis and collateral issues
• Run due diligence and manage transactions from signing through closing
• Work directly with lenders, sponsors, borrowers and opposing counsel
• Support complex domestic and international financing transactions
• Senior associates lead deal execution and take the main client-facing role

• JD with strong academic credentials
• Class of 2019 to 2024
• New York admission, or eligibility for admission
• Prior experience in a leading law firm finance practice, including drafting and negotiating commitment letters, credit agreements, security agreements and related loan documentation

• Acquisition finance and private credit work for sponsors and lenders
• Structured mentoring and integration programme for lateral hires
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Global mobility opportunities
• Unlimited billable credit for approved pro bono work