Private Equity Finance Attorney

A law firm in Austin, is seeking a dedicated Private Equity Finance Attorney to join their team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in handling a diverse array of private equity sponsored financing transactions.

Duties:

• Work on a broad range of private equity sponsored financing transactions, including leveraged financings, term loan and revolver facilities, cash flow and asset based loan facilities, and mezzanine credit facilities.
• Manage closing processes for various transactions.
• Review and draft loan documents, including commitment letters, term sheets, loan agreements, and collateral documents.
• Prioritize borrower-side representation; experience with lender-side representation, especially private credit lenders, is desired.
• Engage in effective verbal and written communication with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and respond to correspondence efficiently.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Meet deadlines and expectations while maintaining a high standard of work.
• Foster positive work relationships within the firm.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activities as required by the job.

Requirements:

• Admitted to practice law in the State Bar.
• Direct and applicable experience in an AmLaw 100 law firm or SEC experience.
• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• 1+ years of experience in private equity sponsored leveraged acquisition finance transactions.

Education and Certifications:

J.D. degree from an accredited law school.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of private equity financing transactions.
• Proficiency in reviewing and drafting loan documents.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
• Capacity to foster positive work relationships within the firm.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.