Finance Associate

A law firm seeks an experienced and highly motivated Finance Associate to join its team in Detroit. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of complex finance transactions across a range of industries, including private equity, corporate finance, and debt structuring. The firm is known for its commitment to legal excellence and provides an environment that supports professional growth and development. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious attorney seeking to work on challenging and impactful matters.

Duties:

• Assist clients with complex financing transactions, such as private equity and acquisition financing, strategic debt structuring, asset-based lending, and other debt-related matters.
• Draft, negotiate, and review various financial agreements, including loan agreements, equity and debt securities, and related legal documents.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to develop effective strategies and solutions tailored to each client's unique business needs.
• Provide clear, well-organized advice and support to clients while maintaining a high level of communication with all stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines and delivering high-quality results.
• Demonstrate excellent problem-solving abilities and exhibit energy and enthusiasm in client counseling.
• Foster strong relationships with clients, actively participate in business development efforts and assist in networking to create new opportunities.
• Continuously expand legal knowledge, skills, and professional expertise through formal and informal training.

Requirements:

• 4 to 6 years of experience in corporate finance transactions, particularly in a law firm environment.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, ensuring high-quality performance within demanding timeframes.
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the Illinois or Michigan Bar (or eligibility to waive into either jurisdiction).
• Willingness to travel as client needs require.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice in Illinois or Michigan, or eligibility to waive into either jurisdiction.

Skills:

• Expertise in corporate finance, including debt financing, private equity transactions, and acquisition structuring.
• Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex legal issues and provide innovative solutions.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and a proactive approach to business development.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Student loan refinancing and consolidation options.
• Flexible vacation policy and generous paid parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Strong support for legal training, professional development, and business growth.
• Workstyle and well-being programs are designed to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

This position is based in the Detroit office and offers the chance to work within a dynamic, growing team while handling sophisticated finance matters for high-profile clients.

This is a large Michigan-based law firm that provides full legal services to its clients, and is a general purpose business law firm. Its lawyers are academically and professionally accomplished attorneys, and all take their jobs and the service they provide to their clients very seriously. The firms clients are stable and have been with the firm for a long time. Compensation is very competitive with other firms in town, and most lawyers work hard at the firm. The firm has been consistently recognized by Chambers as the best law firm in Michigan for Corporate/M&A, Litigation, and Real Estate. It is growing significantly in IP.