Corporate Debt Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A law firm based in Orlando, FL, is seeking a Corporate Debt Finance Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in negotiating, structuring, and documenting debt finance transactions, preferably with experience representing private equity sponsors or lenders in leveraged buyouts and acquisition financing transactions. Exceptional writing and analytical skills are essential for this role.

Duties:

• Negotiate, structure, and document debt finance transactions.
• Provide legal counsel and support to private equity sponsors or lenders in leveraged buyouts and acquisition financing transactions.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to debt finance matters.
• Draft legal documents, including loan agreements, security documents, and opinion letters.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and support staff to ensure timely and accurate completion of transactions.
• Assist with due diligence reviews and risk assessments for debt finance transactions.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in corporate debt finance transactions.
• Familiarity with negotiating, structuring, and documenting debt finance transactions.
• Experience representing private equity sponsors or lenders in leveraged buyouts and acquisition financing transactions is preferred.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Prior experience at an Am Law 100 law firm is desirable.
• Must have a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school (law school classes 2019, 2020, or 2021).
• Admission to the Florida Bar.

Education:

• Must have a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school (classes 2019, 2020, or 2021).

Certifications:

• Admission to the

Florida Bar.

Skills:

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Knowledge of corporate finance and securities laws.
• Familiarity with relevant software and technology platforms used in legal practice.

This AmLaw firm is well-known for their banking sector, representing all 10 U.S. bank holding companies. Specializing in its Latin America practice, this firm prioritizes and provides diversity and inclusion amongst its associates. This firm has also obtained numerous accolades including a perfect score through the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality two years in a row, Top 25 For Female Partners by The American Lawyer, and Top 60 Firms For Diversity by The American Lawyer's Diversity Scoreboard.