Corporate Finance Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Corporate Finance Associate for its Houston, TX office. The position is full-time and ideal for a 2nd to 4th-year associate with relevant experience in corporate finance transactions.

Duties

• Represent administrative agents, lenders, and borrowers in credit facilities and acquisition financings.
• Negotiate and draft credit agreements, debt commitment letters, and term sheets.
• Prepare security agreements, intercreditor agreements, and subordination agreements.
• Manage closing deliverables, including certificates, resolutions, and legal opinions.
• Engage in deal management and client interaction.

Requirements

• Experience with club and broadly syndicated credit facilities.
• Experience representing private equity sponsors and portfolio companies is beneficial.
• Admission to one or more state bars; Texas bar admission preferred.

Education

• Strong academic background.

Certifications

• Admission to state bar(s).

Skills

• Superior drafting skills.
• Diligent, proactive, and team-oriented.
• Willingness to take on significant responsibility.

Benefits

• Inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration.

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