Debt Finance Associate

Job Overview

A law firm is seeking a Debt Finance Associate to join its Pittsburgh office. The ideal candidate will have experience in sophisticated financing transactions, advising clients such as major financial institutions, private credit funds, lenders, borrowers, and equity sponsors. This position involves working on a variety of transactions, including leveraged buyouts, syndicated lending, asset-based lending, mezzanine financing, and recapitalizations. The firm is looking for a dynamic professional to become part of a collaborative team specializing in complex credit facilities across diverse industries.

Location

• Pittsburgh, PA

Duties

• Advise clients on a wide range of debt finance transactions, including syndicated lending, leveraged buyouts, mezzanine financing, asset-based lending, and recapitalizations.
• Structure, negotiate, and close complex credit facilities.
• Collaborate with financial institutions, direct lenders, and private equity sponsors.
• Assume significant client responsibilities, including direct interaction with clients, business teams, and legal teams.
• Navigate evolving market conditions to help clients achieve their business objectives.
• Provide legal counsel to a diverse range of industries.
• Engage in drafting and reviewing legal documents related to debt financing transactions.

Requirements

• 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in a sophisticated law firm setting, specifically in debt finance.
• Experience with senior secured, mezzanine, second lien, and/or syndicated finance.
• Proven track record of assuming significant client responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with clients, business teams, and legal professionals.
• Excellent academic record and strong writing skills.
• Strong oral communication skills.
• Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar is required.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar (required).

Skills

• Expertise in senior secured, mezzanine, and syndicated finance transactions.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills for complex financing transactions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage client relationships and provide strategic legal counsel.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities based on performance.
• Hybrid remote work option to ensure flexibility and work-life balance.
• Billable hours credit for pro bono work.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness programs.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

This firm is one of BCG's favorite to work with. Why? Because there are no pretensions here, just attorneys who are interested in professionals who can make a dual committment to clients and to the firm. With particularly good regulated industries and public utilities department, this firm is much more interested in your relevant experience that will help out a particular group of clientele. Don't take this group too lightly, though, they are selective in terms of people who match with their culture, which is hardworking, unassuming, and collegial.