Senior Associate - Private Equity Finance (Borrower Side)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Associate for its Private Equity Finance practice in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years of experience in borrower-side private credit, acquisition finance, or leveraged finance, with a focus on sponsor-side private equity acquisition financings.

Duties

• Advise on complex borrower-side private credit transactions.
• Collaborate with clients to develop innovative financing strategies.
• Navigate acquisition and leveraged finance deals.
• Work closely with a global team to deliver tailored solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of relevant experience.
• Experience with sponsor-side private equity acquisition financings.
• Strong understanding of private credit and leveraged finance markets.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Resources for family building and caregiving.
• Financial planning and retirement savings options.

This large full service international law firm is devoted to providing legal representation of unparalleled quality to their clients and is now one of the world's largest and most successful law firms with nearly 1,000 lawyers. The New York Branchs attorneys have significant client relationships with nearly every investment bank on Wall Street. They offer competitive salaries and have corporate, finance and real estate, tax, environmental, litigation, and international areas of practice. Their work environment embraces the spirit of teamwork and attorneys have a common commitment to quality. Lawyers here are also active participants in local and national organizations committed to enhancing diversity in the legal profession and the business community.