Private Credit Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Charlotte, NC, seeks a skilled Private Credit Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience in private credit or finance matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in lending transactions and a proven track record of handling complex financing deals. This role involves providing legal expertise and strategic guidance on various private credit transactions, including cash flow deals, acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and recapitalizations.

Duties:

• Advise clients on private credit transactions, including structuring, negotiating, and documenting deals.
• Handle various financing transactions such as cash flow deals, acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and recapitalizations.
• Draft and review loan agreements, credit facilities, and related documents.
• Represent clients in negotiations with lenders and other stakeholders.
• Manage due diligence processes and perform legal research related to financing matters.
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients on complex financing structures and risk management.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and professionals within the firm to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience in private credit or finance matters at a nationally recognized law firm or relevant legal experience.
• Demonstrated experience with lending transactions and exposure to borrower-side matters is a plus.
• Experience with various financing transactions, including cash flow deals, acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and recapitalizations.
• Knowledge of asset-based financings, restructurings, and workouts is advantageous.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar (North Carolina Bar admission preferred).

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in legal documentation.

Providing sophisticated top-quality legal representation nationally and globally, this full-service law firm offers services in areas of corporate, financial services, litigation, real estate, commercial finance, intellectual property, and trusts and estates. The firm's clients include public and private companies, Fortune 100, government and nonprofit organizations, and individuals. The firm has a collaborative and collegial environment where the most talented team of lawyers and professionals create creative and strategic solutions for clients' needs. In addition, the firm has an innovative team that provides strategies using new processes and software. The firm is committed to providing pro bono service and sponsoring a variety of programs that support education, arts and culture, health and welfare, and human rights. Focused on attracting diverse talents the firm provides various training and mentoring programs for professional growth. This nationally recognized firm has all the features of a successful law firm: highly skilled attorneys, amazing staff, a supportive work environment, and a competitive salary with great benefits.