Job Description
seeking a highly qualified mid-level associate to join our dynamic Debt Finance group. This is a prime opportunity to work on high-profile transactions, advising premier private equity sponsors, banks, and private credit lenders. You’ll play a critical role in structuring and negotiating complex leveraged finance transactions including term and revolving credit facilities, acquisition financings, and corporate growth deals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Represent private equity sponsors and financial institutions in leveraged buyouts and other acquisition financing transactions.
- Draft and negotiate key deal documentation, including commitment letters, credit agreements, and collateral documents.
- Coordinate with internal and external teams on deal execution and transaction management.
- Deliver timely, practical, and high-quality legal advice in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications:
- JD from a top-tier law school with strong academic performance.
- 3–5 years of experience practicing in a law firm Debt Finance or related transactional group.
- Significant experience working on leveraged finance transactions, including LBOs and corporate credit facilities.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Admission to a U.S. state bar (or eligibility to obtain bar admission promptly).
Job Type: Contract
Ability to Commute:
- New York, NY 10040 (Required)
Work Location: In person