Mid-Level Debt Finance Associate Attorney

A law firm in Boston is seeking a Mid-Level Debt Finance Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience working on transactional aspects of complex debt finance matters, including asset-based, acquisition, and cash-flow financing transactions, as well as junior capital investments, restructurings, and bankruptcy matters. The candidate must possess strong academic credentials, sound professional judgment, and a high motivation to provide exceptional client service. Large firm experience is preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Represent banks, private credit lenders, institutional investors, and corporate clients in various debt finance transactions, including asset-based, acquisition, and cash-flow financing.
• Handle junior capital investments, restructurings, and bankruptcy matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate loan agreements, credit facilities, and other financing documents.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to clients on complex debt finance issues and transactions.
• Collaborate with clients and other professionals to develop and implement effective financing strategies.
• Conduct due diligence and prepare detailed analysis of financing terms and conditions.
• Manage and coordinate all aspects of debt finance transactions from inception to closing.
• Communicate effectively with clients, providing updates and addressing their questions or concerns.
• Work closely with senior attorneys and team members to ensure high-quality service and client satisfaction.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in Massachusetts.
• Experience in debt finance, including significant experience with transactional aspects of complex debt finance matters.
• Strong academic credentials and sound professional judgment.
• Previous experience in a large firm environment is preferred.
• High motivation to provide exceptional client service.

Skills

• Expertise in debt finance transactions, including asset-based, acquisition, and cash-flow financing.
• Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating financing documents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and client management abilities.
• Ability to manage complex transactions and multiple priorities effectively.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work well in a team environment.
• High level of professionalism and attention to detail.

Benefits Offered

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, accident, and disability insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Paid Time Off, Wellness Leave, Parental Leave, and Bereavement Leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

This large Boston firm has a surprisingly good government and regulatory practice, with the added bonus that their attorneys do not have to split their work with Washington DC lawyers in the same practice. This is a firm made up of well-rounded but most certainly well-pedigreed attorneys who come off unusually polished and professional. Associates here are generally quite satisfied, if not a little put off by what at times can be a bit of a competitive environment, both inside and outside the office. The strengths are that associates generally know whether they are 'on track' to make partner, and work in an environment that is designed with the appropriate mentoring and support staff to help associate development and training along.