Mid/Senior-Level Finance Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm in Washington, DC is seeking a Mid/Senior-Level Finance Attorney with 4-8 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in representing lenders and/or private equity and corporate borrowers in various debt financing transactions. This role requires a high level of expertise in commercial bank loans, alternative/private credit lender loans, institutional term loans, and other related financial transactions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Represent lenders, private equity firms, and corporate borrowers in complex commercial bank loans, alternative/private credit lender loans, and institutional term loans.
• Draft, review, and negotiate financing agreements, loan documentation, and related legal documents.
• Advise clients on the structuring, negotiation, and execution of debt financing transactions.
• Conduct due diligence and provide legal opinions related to debt financing matters.
• Manage and oversee multiple finance transactions concurrently, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Collaborate with clients, other attorneys, and financial professionals to address and resolve legal issues.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and legal developments in finance and debt transactions.
• Provide strategic counsel to clients on financing strategies and risk management.

Requirements

• 4-8 years of experience as a Finance Attorney with a focus on debt financing transactions.
• Proven experience representing lenders and/or private equity and corporate borrowers.
• Strong background in commercial bank loans, alternative/private credit lender loans, and institutional term loans.
• Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate complex financing agreements.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and prioritize tasks effectively.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the bar in Washington, DC (or eligibility to become licensed in Washington, DC).

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of finance and debt financing transactions.
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex legal documents.
• Strong client relationship management skills.
• Exceptional organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of legal work.

The District of Columbia legal practice concentrates on business, litigation, and regulatory law issues in the federal government as well as the public sector. A team of well-established attorneys are employed at law office. Several DC attorneys are highly-skilled in government law matters. There are ten areas of practice. Antitrust, business transactions, corporate-securities law, energy, environmental, and government procurement-sanctions are a number of their practice disciplines.