Private Credit Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in New York City, NY, seeks a highly skilled Private Credit Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience in private credit and finance matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in lending, with demonstrated experience on the borrower's side being a plus. This role involves handling various financing transactions, including cash flow deals, acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and recapitalizations. Experience in asset-based financings, restructurings, and workouts will be an additional advantage.

Duties:

• Represent clients in private credit and finance transactions, including cash flow deals, acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and recapitalizations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate loan agreements, credit facilities, and related documents.
• Advise clients on legal and regulatory aspects of lending transactions and financing arrangements.
• Conduct due diligence and risk assessments for financing deals.
• Collaborate with clients, lenders, and other stakeholders to ensure successful transaction execution.
• Guide asset-based financings, restructurings, and workouts as needed.
• Stay updated on industry trends, legal developments, and private credit and finance best practices.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience in private credit and finance matters at a nationally recognized law firm or relevant legal experience.
• Demonstrated lending experience; borrower’s side exposure is a plus.
• Experience with various financing transactions, including cash flow deals, acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and recapitalizations.
• Knowledge of asset-based financings, restructurings, and workouts is a plus.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admitted to the New York State Bar or eligible for admission.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent negotiation and drafting abilities.
• Proficient in managing complex transactions and legal documents.
• Effective communication and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of legal practice.

Providing sophisticated top-quality legal representation nationally and globally, this full-service law firm offers services in areas of corporate, financial services, litigation, real estate, commercial finance, intellectual property, and trusts and estates. The firm's clients include public and private companies, Fortune 100, government and nonprofit organizations, and individuals. The firm has a collaborative and collegial environment where the most talented team of lawyers and professionals create creative and strategic solutions for clients' needs. In addition, the firm has an innovative team that provides strategies using new processes and software. The firm is committed to providing pro bono service and sponsoring a variety of programs that support education, arts and culture, health and welfare, and human rights. Focused on attracting diverse talents the firm provides various training and mentoring programs for professional growth. This nationally recognized firm has all the features of a successful law firm: highly skilled attorneys, amazing staff, a supportive work environment, and a competitive salary with great benefits.