Mid-Senior Level Financial Restructuring Finance Associate

Job Overview

A leading international law firm is seeking a mid- to senior-level Finance Associate to join its Financial Restructuring Group in New York. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of leveraged finance and restructuring, supporting a sophisticated client base that includes private credit and debt funds, ad hoc lender groups, financial institutions, corporate borrowers, and private equity sponsors. The position combines traditional lending and capital structure management with exposure to special situations, distressed credit, and in- and out-of-court restructurings.

Location

• New York, NY

Duties

• Handle a wide variety of debt financing transactions, including:

  • Acquisition financing (especially middle-market sponsor-backed deals)

  • Term loan and working capital facilities

  • Unitranche financings

  • Commitment letters and sponsor term sheets

  • Intercreditor and subordination agreements

• Represent clients in new loan originations and refinancings

• Support financial institutions, funds, and sponsor clients in managing existing capital structures

• Advise clients on special situations, distressed investments, and workout strategies

• Participate in both in-court and out-of-court restructuring matters

• Collaborate with restructuring, litigation, and corporate teams on cross-disciplinary transactions

Requirements

• 4–6 years of legal experience in debt finance and/or financial restructuring

• Substantial experience advising on leveraged finance transactions

• Familiarity with private credit market and middle-market lending structures

• Interest in and willingness to grow in distressed credit and restructuring matters

• Prior experience in special situations or workout transactions is a plus but not required

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications

• Admission to practice law in the State of New York

• Member in good standing with the applicable state bar

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills related to credit agreements and related documents

• Ability to manage complex, high-value transactions with minimal supervision

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and client-relations skills

• Proactive approach to learning and growing in dynamic practice areas

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package may include:

• • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Retirement savings plans

  • Life and disability coverage

  • Paid time off and firm holidays

  • Parental leave and family support programs

  • Professional development and business development support

• Opportunity to work on high-impact transactions across finance and restructuring sectors

Lauded as an excellent firm for which to work, this firm has been cited as a top firm for minority and diversity hiring. In the same vein, the firm is praised for its open culture and the wonderful individuals who make it up. Throughout its history, the firm has featured excellent real estate, business, litigation, tax, and employment practices, with the latter being an especially strong suit. With its origins in Los Angeles, the firm has offices across the world and industry-leading clients from over 80 countries, but has not lost its open and friendly culture.