Finance Associate Attorney

Job Title:
Finance Associate Attorney

Job Location:
Houston, TX

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm is seeking a skilled and experienced Finance Associate Attorney to join its Business Finance & Healthcare Practice Group. This full-time position offers a promising career path, with the opportunity for partnership. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in finance transactions, with a focus on syndicated and middle-market lending, along with a deep understanding of Article 9 of the UCC. The role involves working on various finance transactions, offering valuable exposure to both lenders and borrowers, with opportunities for hands-on experience in leading transactional documentation and closings.

Duties:

• Handle a range of finance transactions, including syndicated lending and middle-market lending transactions
• Apply expertise in Article 9 of the UCC to advise clients on secured transactions
• Manage and lead transactional documentation and closing processes
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to devise creative solutions for complex finance-related matters
• Advise on and assist in workout situations involving both lenders and borrowers
• Stay current on trends and changes in finance law to provide informed advice to clients
• Maintain a high level of professionalism in all interactions and contribute to team success

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of finance-related legal experience, with an emphasis on syndicated lending, middle-market lending, and Article 9 of the UCC
• Prior experience working on finance transactions representing both lenders and borrowers, especially in workout situations
• Strong academic record with a proven ability to handle complex legal matters
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead projects and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Must be licensed to practice law in Texas, or must obtain licensure within one year of joining the firm

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High proficiency in legal research and writing
• Leadership in managing transactional documentation and closings
• Ability to provide clear and concise legal advice to clients
• Team collaboration and client interaction skills

This firm's clientele ranges from government agencies to multinational corporations and individuals, with offices throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Due to its multinational presence, the firm celebrates diversity as its workforce represents ethnicities the world over, with strong support for women evident in all the firm's branches. The firm's areas of practice include banking & finance, energy, privacy & cybersecurity, and immigration, to mention a few. A large part of the firm's resources, human and financial, are devoted to charitable work. The firm is also committed to transparency and cost-efficiency. Consequently, its legal matters and project management policies are focused on affordable pricing.