Junior/Mid-Level Finance Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm based in Houston, TX, is seeking a Junior/Mid-Level Finance Attorney with 4-6 years of experience to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in representing commercial banks, private credit lenders, private equity and corporate borrowers, and investors in various debt financing and hybrid investment transactions. This role involves working on senior-secured, junior-secured, and mezzanine loans, acquisition financings, and other structured financings and investments.

Duties:

• Represent commercial banks, private credit lenders, private equity and corporate borrowers, and investors in debt financing transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate loan agreements, security agreements, and other related documentation.
• Advise clients on structuring and executing senior-secured, junior-secured, and mezzanine loan transactions.
• Assist in structuring and negotiating acquisition financings and other complex financing arrangements.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic guidance on regulatory and compliance issues related to debt financing.
• Manage and coordinate due diligence processes for financing transactions.
• Collaborate with clients and other stakeholders to resolve legal and transactional issues.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for clients and internal stakeholders.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of relevant legal experience in finance law, focusing on debt financing and investment transactions.
• Proven experience representing commercial banks, private credit lenders, private equity firms, corporate borrowers, and investors.
• Demonstrated expertise in senior-secured, junior-secured, and mezzanine loans, acquisition financings, and other structured transactions.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in Texas or eligible for admission.

Certifications:

• Bar membership in Texas.

Skills:

• Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
• Strong drafting and negotiation abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and technology.

This is one of the largest law firms in Texas. It has offices around the world and a full-service practice that includes the highest levels of litigation, corporate, energy, intellectual property and other types of law. Attorneys are able to improve their skills by participating in the firm's substantial formal training programs. The atmosphere is informal and friendly, so associates are able to interact with partners and receive mentoring from them.