Mid-Level Debt Finance Associate Attorney

Job Title: Mid-Level Debt Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Wilmington, DE, is seeking a skilled Mid-Level Debt Finance Associate Attorney to join its dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience handling upmarket bilateral, syndicated, and sponsor-backed deals for banks and private credit funds. The role requires strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills to provide high-quality legal counsel and support.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce accurate and timely legal deliverables, answer phone calls, and respond to correspondence promptly.
• Ensure all work products meet firm standards for quality and timeliness.
• Manage deadlines, expectations, and workload efficiently.
• Foster positive relationships within the firm and with external stakeholders.
• Adhere to all firm policies, practices, and ethical guidelines.
• Engage in various activities, including computer work, virtual meetings, and in-person interactions.
• Perform additional duties, tasks, or special projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in upmarket bilateral, syndicated, and sponsor-backed deals for banks and private credit funds.
• Strong analytical and writing skills, with attention to detail and sound business judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, including persuasive and influential communication abilities.
• Effective research and problem-solving skills, coupled with conceptual thinking.
• Management skills to lead and mentor junior associates when required.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in Delaware (DE) and good standing.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in financial transactions and debt finance.
• Familiarity with Delaware corporate law and regulations.
• Previous experience in a reputable law firm environment.

Job Location: Wilmington, DE

Benefits: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.