Senior Associate, Banking & Finance

Job Overview:

A globally recognized law firm with a strong presence in the financial services sector is seeking a Senior Associate for its Banking & Finance practice in New York. This is a premier opportunity for a skilled attorney with significant experience in complex debt financing transactions. The role involves leading transactional teams, managing client relationships, and participating in business development initiatives. Ideal candidates will bring deep experience working with international clients on sophisticated finance deals and possess a strong understanding of the regulatory landscape.

Location:

• New York, New York

Duties:

• Lead teams of junior attorneys, law clerks, and paralegals in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating finance-related documents

• Manage due diligence for a variety of debt financing transactions

• Analyze legal due diligence findings and report them to clients

• Advise clients across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Latin America on cross-border and domestic finance matters

• Participate in and lead client development and marketing initiatives

• Oversee the financial and administrative management of client matters

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Associate Attorney at an international law firm with annual revenues exceeding $400 million

• Demonstrated experience advising borrowers, lenders, agents, private equity sponsors, and institutional investors on a broad range of finance transactions

• Must be admitted to practice law in the State of New York

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.), Master of Laws (LL.M.), or foreign equivalent from an accredited institution

Certifications:

• Active member of the New York State Bar

Skills:

• Expertise in a wide range of financing structures, including:

  • Leveraged financing

  • Fund and life insurance premium financing

  • Art financing

  • Unitranche and mezzanine loans

  • Cross-border and ESG-linked financing

  • Bond offerings and SBA loans

• Proficient in drafting stock redemption agreements, intercreditor agreements, mortgages, life insurance assignments, and legal opinions

• Strong working knowledge of relevant regulations including the Securities Act of 1933, Dodd-Frank Act, Basel III, and the Investment Company Act of 1940

• Exceptional client communication and team leadership skills

• Proven ability to lead business development efforts and manage high-value client relationships

Benefits & Compensation:

• Collaborative, high-performance firm culture

• Opportunities for professional advancement within a top-tier global law practice

• Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

This global law firm provides a wide range of legal services to clients in the United States and internationally. Its major practice areas include corporate governance, alternative legal services, business and human rights, capital markets, corporate crimes and investigations, cyber and data security, financial services regulatory, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate law. The firm's United States office is located in New York City, New York.