Leveraged Finance Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Leveraged Finance Associate in Tysons Corner, VA. The firm offers a dynamic practice environment with exposure to a wide range of financial transactions, representing financial institutions, private equity sponsors, borrowers, and private credit lenders.

Duties

• Represent borrowers, banks, and private credit lenders in commercial senior secured financings.
• Advise on acquisition finance and private equity-backed transactions.
• Draft and negotiate credit agreements, security agreements, guaranty agreements, and related documentation.
• Handle project financings and mezzanine debt issuances.
• Counsel clients on distressed credit situations and restructuring matters.
• Advise on UCC Article 9 matters.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to deliver comprehensive counsel to clients.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in leveraged finance transactions at a law firm or in-house at a financial institution.
• Experience representing both lenders and borrowers in various financing matters.
• Familiarity with acquisition finance, private equity-backed transactions, and private credit.
• Experience with credit agreements, security agreements, guaranty agreements, and UCC Article 9.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong writing and drafting skills.
• Licensed to practice law in Virginia, or eligible for admission in Virginia.
• General corporate law experience is a plus but not required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Virginia.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work directly with senior partners and leaders.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to a wide array of clients and financial transactions.

Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, this national-caliber law firm also has offices in Fredericksburg and Tysons. It offers a wide range of services to cater to the often complex legal needs of its clients. Its major practice areas include bankruptcy, restructuring, and creditors' rights, commercial real estate, construction, investment management, healthcare, litigation and alternative dispute resolution, and estate planning.