Mid-Level Debt Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Seattle, WA, is seeking a proficient Mid-Level Debt Finance Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of debt finance transactions. This role involves handling upmarket bilateral, syndicated, and sponsor-backed deals for banks and private credit funds.

Duties:

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence efficiently and responsively.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work products.
• Successfully meet deadlines and expectations and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships within the firm and with external stakeholders.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in physical and sedentary activities, such as working at a computer for extended periods, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and attending meetings as needed.
• Perform all other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• 5-7 years of experience handling upmarket bilateral, syndicated, and sponsor-backed deals for banks and private credit funds.
• Strong academic background from nationally recognized schools.
• Must be admitted to practice in WA.

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Washington State Bar.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to produce accurate work.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of debt finance transactions and related legal frameworks.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.