Junior / Mid-Level Finance Attorney

A law firm is seeking a junior / mid-level finance attorney to join its team in New York City, NY. The ideal candidate should possess 2-4 years of experience and expertise in representing lenders or corporate borrowers on commercial bank loans, alternative lender loans, and institutional term loans.

Job Overview:

The Junior / Mid-Level Finance Attorney will provide legal counsel and representation to clients in finance-related matters. They will work closely with senior attorneys and clients to ensure compliance with legal standards and regulations while also providing strategic advice.

Duties:

• Draft and review loan agreements, security documents, and other financing-related contracts.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on finance laws and regulations.
• Advise clients on financial transactions, including debt financing, restructuring, and acquisitions.
• Negotiate terms and conditions of loan agreements and other financial arrangements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external parties to facilitate smooth financial transactions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Law or related field.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the New York State Bar.
• 2-4 years of experience in finance law, preferably in a law firm setting.
• Proven experience representing lenders or corporate borrowers on various types of loans.

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of finance laws and regulations.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Proficiency in negotiation and contract drafting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

This international, mid-sized, and young New York office has attorneys with a wide array of experience in antitrust law and commercial litigation; corporate finance and securities law; employment litigation and labor; project finance and development; real estate and mortgage finance; restructuring, insolvency and reorganization, and transactions based in Latin America. Although they only offer relatively competitive salaries, their team-oriented and informal environment -- where even the most senior partners are associates, mentors, and friends -- is conducive to quality and success.