Private Fund / Debt Financing Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in Washington, DC, seeks a highly skilled Private Fund / Debt Financing Associate Attorney with a strong background in debt financing solutions for fund sponsors and investors. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working on complex transactions, including collateralized fund obligations and rated note feeders, and will bring a deep understanding of structured finance and capital markets. This role demands a driven and motivated individual ready to contribute immediately to a dynamic and expanding client-facing practice.

Duties:

• Advise on and manage debt financing transactions, including collateralized fund obligations, rated note feeders, and NAV facilities.
• Review and analyze private equity fund documents to ensure compliance and address potential issues.
• Draft and negotiate debt financing documents and ancillary documents.
• Collaborate with fund sponsors, investors, and other stakeholders to structure and close transactions.
• Manage transaction processes, coordinating with deal teams and ensuring timely and efficient execution.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, market developments, and legal updates related to structured finance and capital markets.
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients, leveraging knowledge of private equity and debt financing.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in debt financing solutions for fund sponsors and investors.
• Demonstrated experience with collateralized fund obligations, rated note feeders, and NAV facilities.
• Prior experience with private equity fund sponsors or lenders to such sponsors.
• Knowledge of or strong interest in structured finance and capital markets.
• Proven ability to review private equity fund documents and draft complex debt financing documents.
• Experience managing transactions and working effectively within deal teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction (e.g., Washington, DC).

Skills:

• Expertise in debt financing and structured finance.
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex legal documents.
• Strong understanding of private equity and capital markets.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage time efficiently.

What started as an office where the New York firm's lawyers could keep their briefcases has grown, in the last 30 years, to become a viable full service DC office of this formidable Manhattan-based international law firm. This firm consistently delivers quality transactional experience out of this mid-sized office. Its tax practice is renowned and it has a reputation for keeping clients through thick and thin. It seeks top performers from top law schools. Pay and benefits are among the best. So is the working environment, which is friendly while remaining highly focused on client concerns.