Mid-level Leveraged Finance Attorney

A law firm in New York City, NY, is seeking a Mid-level Leveraged Finance Attorney with 3-5 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background counseling lenders, investors, borrowers, and issuers in various leveraged finance transactions.

Duties:

• Counsel lenders, investors, borrowers, and issuers in leveraged finance transactions.
• Handle asset-based lending, private placements, unitranche, first lien/second lien, and mezzanine financings.
• Manage both leveraged and investment-grade lending transactions.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to clients on complex financial matters.
• Conduct legal research, analysis, and due diligence.
• Draft and review legal documents, including loan agreements, security documents, and financing statements.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and professionals within the firm to ensure the successful completion of transactions.
• Maintain client relationships and provide excellent client service.
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar or eligibility to waive into the New York Bar.
• 3-5 years of experience in leveraged finance transactions.
• Previous experience in a large law firm environment.
• Strong client management skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior academic credentials.

Skills:

• Knowledge of leveraged finance principles and transaction structures.
• Ability to analyze complex financial documents and legal issues.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents with attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Located on the Avenue of the Americas in midtown Manhattan, this firms attorneys handle huge transactions, complex litigation, and sensitive international matters. Their New York clients include more than 30 major financial institutions and a variety of Fortune 500 corporations. Attorneys here are given competitive salaries and do sophisticated work in a friendly, personable office environment. The firm is internally organized by practice teams to facilitate management and client service. Each attorney is a member of one of the firm's practice teams in order to focus on specific practice areas and industries. Cross-Team and cross-office participation is strongly encouraged and many employees draw freely on the firm's national resources, working closely with their colleagues in other office locations. Associates are given tremendous responsibility, but the firm always seeks to balance workload and the quality of life of its associates and partners. The firm also considers requests for flexible work hours and a number of associates have elected to work part-time. In addition to work, this firm makes time for pro bono work and community service.