Finance Lawyer

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-senior level associate to join its Finance team in New York City, NY. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in complex commercial lending and leveraged finance transactions. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions, including syndicated financings and structured lending arrangements, within a collaborative and market-leading team.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate principal financing documentation across various credit facilities.
• Advise private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers on complex domestic and cross-border debt financings.
• Participate in syndicated financings, secured and unsecured debt, and leveraged acquisition financings.
• Engage in structured and alternative lending arrangements.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a finance lawyer.
• Experience drafting and negotiating principal financing documentation, including security documentation.
• Experience representing private credit lenders and/or private equity sponsors in leveraged buyouts and acquisition financings.
• Strong academic credentials.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in the state of New York.

Skills

• Strong competence in drafting and negotiating financing documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Opportunities for long-term career growth and a transparent route to equity partnership.
• Access to firmwide client relationships and lateral integration support.
• Meaningful pro bono opportunities and community engagement.
• Attorney Advantage benefits including family-forming support and mental health resources.