Corporate Finance Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level or senior-level corporate finance associate with significant secured financing experience to join its Corporate Group in Baltimore.

Duties

• Participate in secured debt transactions, including acquisition financings and mezzanine loans.
• Engage in asset-based credit facilities involving lenders, corporate borrowers, and sponsors.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a deal team.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in secured debt transactions preferred; 3 years considered with second-chair experience.
• Sound working knowledge of Article 9 of the UCC.
• Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Organized, diligent, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and productively.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Maryland, Virginia, or D.C. Bar admission (or eligibility to be admitted on motion).

Skills

• Commitment to providing high-quality client service.

Benefits

• PTO, medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and 401K.
• Firm-sponsored memberships (e.g., Peloton, Norton LifeLock).

This mid-sized firm represents a broad range of business, commercial and litigation practices. On the corporate side, substantive areas of law practiced include securities, mergers and acquisitions, tax, health care, estate planning, public finance, real estate, commercial lending, intellectual property, international and trade finance. Litigation services provided to their clients include commercial and banking litigation, medical malpractice and product liability defense, intellectual property matters, construction contract disputes, employment litigation and environmental law. Attorneys enjoy a friendly work environment, are actively involved in their communities, and receive nice salaries.