Mid-Level Finance Associate / Senior Finance Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a mid-level or senior finance associate for its Houston, TX office. The ideal candidate will have 4 or more years of experience in handling complex and high-value financing transactions.

Duties

• Represent commercial bank and private credit lenders in financing transactions.
• Advise private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers on debt financing.
• Engage in senior-secured, junior-secured, and mezzanine lending.
• Participate in acquisition and leveraged financings.
• Handle reserve-based lending and project financings.
• Work on securitizations and other structured financings.

Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant finance experience.
• Experience with private credit and alternative capital transactions preferred.
• Familiarity with data center financing is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas.

Skills

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and client management abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Opportunities for direct client contact and business development.
• Comprehensive training programs.
• Collaborative and collegial work environment.

This is one of the largest law firms in Texas. It has offices around the world and a full-service practice that includes the highest levels of litigation, corporate, energy, intellectual property and other types of law. Attorneys are able to improve their skills by participating in the firm's substantial formal training programs. The atmosphere is informal and friendly, so associates are able to interact with partners and receive mentoring from them.