Mid-Level Associate Attorney needed for Boston office

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a Mid-Level Associate Attorney to represent private equity sponsors, financial institutions, and corporate borrowers in sophisticated leveraged financing transactions. The ideal candidate will provide legal guidance in structuring and executing leverage finance transactions, draft and review financing documents and ensure compliance with industry trends and legal developments.

Job Details:

• Represent private equity sponsors and financial institutions in debt financing transactions.
• Assist and provide legal guidance to clients in structuring and executing leverage finance transactions.
• Draft and review various financing documents, including credit and service agreements, high-yield bond indentures, commitment letters, term sheets, security and guarantee agreements, and inter-creditor and subordination agreements.
• Support clients during and after transactions by providing legal advice for compliance and risk mitigation.
• Stay current on industry trends and legal developments relevant to leveraged financing.

Requirements:

• 4-5 years of proven legal experience handling sophisticated leveraged financing transactions.
• Equivalent experience at a large law firm representing private equity sponsors, corporate borrowers, and/or lenders with leverage finance transactions.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical abilities to support a highly diverse client base.
• Strong academic record and a J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to and membership in good standing with the Massachusetts Bar.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a global team environment.

Education:

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to and membership in good standing with the Massachusetts Bar.

Skills:

• Legal expertise in leveraged financing transactions.
• Drafting and reviewing financing documents.
• Compliance and risk mitigation.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Global team collaboration.

Job Location: Boston, MA

Corporate work is the driving force in this large firm although in recent years, IP has played an increasingly important role. Its Boston offices are spacious, modern, and beautifulone of the most satisfying and prestigious firms in which to work. We know of few firms that compete with this firm in terms of the quality and consistency of the work product. Although the hours can be substantial, the compensation is top of the line here, and associates are generally quite happy to be practicing at the top of their profession.