Banking and Debt Finance Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Banking and Debt Finance Associate with 2 to 3 years of experience to join its corporate group in New York City, NY. The role involves working on acquisition financings and transactions across U.S., Canadian, and international markets, offering significant responsibility and client interaction.

Duties

• Represent lenders, borrowers, and private equity sponsors in credit facilities and debt financings.
• Draft and review legal documents with precision and clarity.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and clients.
• Manage multiple files and take primary responsibility for transactions.
• Engage in direct client contact and relationship building.

Requirements

• 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in banking and debt finance.
• Member in good standing of the New York bar.
• Experience with asset-based loans, project finance, or cross-border transactions is beneficial.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and drafting skills.
• Strong client service orientation and work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills.

Benefits

• Competitive market salaries.

Law offices are based in Toronto, New York and Calgary. Area of specialization is business law. The legal practice was formed in 1941. Two-hundred and seventy-six qualified attorneys and a professional support staff are employed at the firm. They represent clients worldwide. Practice areas and industries are significant. Some of their practice areas include competition-antitrust, corporate-capital markets, intellectual property and litigation-dispute resolution. The law practice endorses pro-bono work.