Mid-level to Senior Associate needed for New York City office

Job Overview:
A highly respected international law firm is seeking a mid-level to senior associate with 4–5 years of experience to join its growing and prominent Debt Finance Practice. This role provides a unique opportunity to engage in high-impact, complex finance matters with a focus on special situations, restructuring, and private equity. The position offers robust mentorship, a dynamic learning environment, and the chance to contribute to innovative, precedent-setting transactions that shape the finance landscape.

Location:

• New York City, NY

Duties:

• Advise private credit, private equity, investment funds, public/private companies, and financial institutions on complex finance transactions

• Structure innovative credit investments including direct lending, special situation financings, and growth capital for tech companies

• Manage large-cap and middle-market finance matters including leveraged buyouts, domestic and cross-border deals, senior secured debt, and asset-based facilities

• Represent both debtors and creditors in debt restructurings

• Serve as a key member of deal teams, responsible for drafting and executing debt commitment papers and credit documentation

• Handle signings and closings of significant financial transactions

• Contribute to general corporate finance matters and strategic initiatives within the practice

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of substantive legal experience in debt finance

• Strong background in secured lending, corporate restructurings, acquisitions, and cross-border transactions

• Demonstrated ability to lead transaction processes from drafting through closing

• Availability for full-time, in-person work

• Membership in good standing with the New York State Bar

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar (required)

Skills:

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving in complex financial environments

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in culturally diverse teams

• Initiative, creativity, and a results-driven approach

• Experience managing multifaceted deals and client relationships

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits and rewards package (details available upon request)

This AmLaw firm provides it's associates with excellent partners, high quality work, a transparent pay policy, and numerous pro bono opportunities. Attorneys get substantive experience early-on in their careers. Theres no billing requirement at this firm, and the work does not overwhelm the associates here. Vacations are very doable, and associates report they arent bothered during those precious days. The firm has a very collegial atmosphere. According to the associates, firm social life is available, but not expected.