Mid-Senior Level Finance Associate Attorney

Mid-Senior Level Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm in Houston, TX, is seeking a skilled finance associate attorney with experience in representing lenders or borrowers in complex financial transactions. The role involves working on a range of sophisticated financing matters, including acquisitions, buyouts, restructurings, and corporate finance transactions.

Duties:

• Represent lenders, including investment banks, commercial banks, business development companies, or other financial institutions, in various financing transactions.

• Counsel borrowers, including private equity sponsors, on structuring and executing debt financing.

• Handle legal aspects of acquisition financing, leveraged buyouts, and corporate restructuring.

• Draft, review, and negotiate financing agreements and related legal documents.

• Collaborate with legal teams and clients to ensure compliance with financial regulations and transaction requirements.

• Provide strategic advice on special situations and complex financial arrangements.

• Conduct due diligence and risk assessment for financing deals.

Requirements:

• Strong background in finance law, with experience at a comparable law firm.

• Expertise in representing lenders and/or borrowers in structured finance transactions.

• Ability to manage multiple high-stakes transactions simultaneously.

• Exceptional negotiation and drafting skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills:

• Advanced legal research and writing proficiency.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational capabilities.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Job Location:

• Houston, TX.