Private Credit Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in Dallas, TX, seeks a Private Credit Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience in private credit and finance matters, with a strong background in lending transactions. This role involves handling a variety of financing deals, including cash flow transactions, leveraged buyouts, and recapitalizations. The successful applicant will possess excellent technical skills, a deep understanding of credit transactions, and the ability to navigate complex financing structures.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on private credit transactions, including cash flow deals, acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and recapitalizations.
• Draft and review loan agreements, credit facilities, and other financing documents.
• Conducted due diligence and performed legal research related to private credit transactions.
• Advise clients on credit issues and financing structures.
• Collaborate with clients, lenders, and other stakeholders to negotiate and close transactions.
• Manage and prioritize multiple transactions and projects simultaneously.
• Assist with asset-based financings, restructurings, and workouts, as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience in private credit or finance matters, preferably at a nationally recognized law firm.
• Demonstrated experience in lending transactions, with borrower-side exposure considered a plus.
• General experience with financing transactions, including cash flow deals, acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and recapitalizations.
• Experience with asset-based financings, restructurings, and workouts is a plus.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent client-facing and communication abilities.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar in Texas or obtaining admission upon hire.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

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.