Job Overview

A law firm in New York City is seeking a qualified Mid-Level Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of proven legal experience handling sophisticated leveraged financing transactions and will be responsible for providing legal guidance to clients in structuring and executing leverage finance transactions. The Mid-Level Associate Attorney will also be expected to draft and review various financing documents, support clients during and after transactions, and stay current on industry trends and legal developments.

Duties

• Represent private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies and/or financial institutions in debt financing transactions.
• Assist and provide legal guidance to clients in structuring and executing leverage finance transactions.
• Draft and review various financing documents, including credit and service agreements, high-yield bond indentures, commitment letters, term sheets, security and guarantee agreements, and inter-creditor and subordination agreements.
• Support clients during and after transactions by providing legal advice to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
• Stay current on industry trends and legal developments related to leveraged financing transactions.

Requirements

• 4-5 years of proven legal experience handling sophisticated leveraged financing transactions.
• 4-5 years of equivalent experience at a large law firm representing private equity sponsors, corporate borrowers, and/or lenders with leverage finance transactions.
• The high degree of attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.
• Strong academic record and a J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to and a member in good standing of the New York Bar.
• Experience working in a global team environment is preferred.

Education

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to and a member in good standing of the New York Bar.

Skills

• Legal expertise in leveraged financing transactions.
• Drafting and reviewing financing documents.
• Legal guidance and compliance.
• Attention to detail and analytical abilities.
• Global team collaboration.

Job Location

New York City, NY

This law firm has an office in New York that provides legal services and advice on intellectual property matters, with a special focus on patent and other proprietary rights arising within the field of the Life Sciences. Attorneys provide high quality legal representation and creative solutions in bankruptcy and business restructuring, business and securities litigation, capital markets, finance, M&A, and white collar defense. The firm also specializes in health care, private equity, hedge funds, intellectual property, healthcare, and tax law. Clients include New York-based financial and business leaders. This office has a great atmosphere and offers competitive salaries. Pro bono work is also encouraged.