Mid-Level Fund/Leveraged Finance Associate Attorney

A law firm in New York City is seeking a Mid-Level Fund/Leveraged Finance Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience in secured and unsecured lending transactions. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in handling complex domestic and cross-border syndicated and bilateral financings, fund financings, acquisition financings, leveraged finance deals, bridge loans, and more.

Duties:

• Handle secured and unsecured lending transactions, including fund financings, acquisition financings, leveraged finance deals, and bridge loans.
• Assist with complex domestic and cross-border syndicated and bilateral financings.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to finance and lending transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, including loan agreements, security agreements, and other financial documents.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to provide legal advice and support throughout the transaction process.
• Manage due diligence processes and assess legal risks associated with financing transactions.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience in the legal field, with a focus on fund finance and leverage finance/private credit.
• Strong academic credentials from a reputable law school.
• Relevant and sophisticated law firm and transactional experience in finance and lending matters.
• Admitted to the New York State Bar or eligible for admission.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar (or eligibility for admission).

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of secured and unsecured lending transactions.
• Familiarity with fund financings, acquisition financings, leveraged finance deals, and bridge loans.
• Legal research and analysis abilities.
• Drafting and negotiation skills for financial documents.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Due diligence and risk assessment expertise.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

An established law firm with an international presence, this distinguished law firm has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. It specializes in banking and finance. An equal opportunity employer, the firm encourages diversity at the workplace. The firm has also received many honors from leading industry publications over the years.