Associate Attorney - Leveraged Finance

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in Leveraged Finance to join their team in New York. The role involves structuring, negotiating, and executing complex financing transactions, including secured and unsecured lending, acquisition financings, and recapitalizations. The successful candidate will work with lenders, borrowers, and private equity sponsors to ensure compliance with legal requirements and deliver practical solutions.

Duties

• Represent private equity sponsors and financial institutions in debt financing transactions.
• Provide legal guidance in structuring and executing leveraged finance transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate finance agreements such as credit agreements and bond indentures.
• Advise on legal risks, regulatory requirements, and market practices.
• Coordinate transaction closings and manage documentation processes.
• Address compliance-related inquiries.
• Utilize AI technologies to enhance document review and workflow efficiency.
• Support business development activities and contribute to thought leadership.
• Stay informed on legal developments and market trends.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice and a member in good standing of the New York Bar.
• 1-6 years of relevant experience in leveraged finance or related areas.
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex financial documents.
• Understanding of secured transactions, syndicated lending, and acquisition finance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail.
• Responsible and ethical use of AI technologies in legal practice.
• High standards of professionalism and integrity.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Member in good standing of the New York Bar.

Skills

• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating financial documents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and project management skills.
• Ethical use of AI technologies.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity policy.

This law firm has an office in New York that provides legal services and advice on intellectual property matters, with a special focus on patent and other proprietary rights arising within the field of the Life Sciences. Attorneys provide high quality legal representation and creative solutions in bankruptcy and business restructuring, business and securities litigation, capital markets, finance, M&A, and white collar defense. The firm also specializes in health care, private equity, hedge funds, intellectual property, healthcare, and tax law. Clients include New York-based financial and business leaders. This office has a great atmosphere and offers competitive salaries. Pro bono work is also encouraged.