Banking and Finance Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with three to six years of experience to join its Banking and Finance practice in New York City, NY. The practice focuses on representing lenders and borrowers in various debt financings, including private credit transactions and syndicated credit facilities.

Duties

• Represent lenders and borrowers in domestic and international debt financings.
• Engage in private credit transactions and receivables financings.
• Handle structured credit and distressed financings.
• Participate in syndicated credit facilities and growth capital financings.

Requirements

• Three to six years of relevant law firm experience.
• Highly motivated with superior client service skills.
• Member of the Bar in a U.S. State.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Bar membership in a U.S. State.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs and parental leave benefits.
• 401K program and flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring.