Private Credit Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified Private Credit Associate to join its Private Credit Department in New York, New York. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in private credit and finance matters, with a focus on lending and various financing transactions.

Duties

• Handle private credit and finance matters with expertise.
• Engage in lending transactions, including borrower-side exposure.
• Manage a variety of financing transactions such as cash flow deals, acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and recapitalizations.
• Contribute to asset-based financings, restructurings, and workouts.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in private credit/finance at a recognized law firm or equivalent legal experience.
• Demonstrated lending experience.
• General experience with financing transactions.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

Providing sophisticated top-quality legal representation nationally and globally, this full-service law firm offers services in areas of corporate, financial services, litigation, real estate, commercial finance, intellectual property, and trusts and estates. The firm's clients include public and private companies, Fortune 100, government and nonprofit organizations, and individuals. The firm has a collaborative and collegial environment where the most talented team of lawyers and professionals create creative and strategic solutions for clients' needs. In addition, the firm has an innovative team that provides strategies using new processes and software. The firm is committed to providing pro bono service and sponsoring a variety of programs that support education, arts and culture, health and welfare, and human rights. Focused on attracting diverse talents the firm provides various training and mentoring programs for professional growth. This nationally recognized firm has all the features of a successful law firm: highly skilled attorneys, amazing staff, a supportive work environment, and a competitive salary with great benefits.