Corporate Debt Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Miami, FL, seeks a Corporate Debt Finance Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience. The ideal candidate will negotiate, structure, and document debt finance transactions. Experience in representing private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, or lenders in leveraged buyouts and other acquisition financing transactions is preferred.

Duties:

• Negotiate, structure, and document debt finance transactions.
• Represent private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, or lenders in leveraged buyouts and other acquisition financing transactions.
• Provide legal advice and support on debt finance matters.
• Conduct legal research and analysis as required.
• Draft legal documents, contracts, and agreements.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in corporate debt finance.
• Familiarity with negotiating, structuring, and documenting debt finance transactions.
• Experience representing private equity sponsors, their portfolio companies, or lenders in leveraged buyouts and other acquisition financing transactions preferred.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Experience in an Am Law 100 law firm is preferred.
• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school (classes 2019, 2020, or 2021).
• FL Bar admission.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school (classes 2019, 2020, or 2021).
• FL Bar admission.

Skills:

• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and debt financing structures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

This AmLaw firm is well-known for their banking sector, representing all 10 U.S. bank holding companies. Specializing in its Latin America practice, this firm prioritizes and provides diversity and inclusion amongst its associates. This firm has also obtained numerous accolades including a perfect score through the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality two years in a row, Top 25 For Female Partners by The American Lawyer, and Top 60 Firms For Diversity by The American Lawyer's Diversity Scoreboard.