Senior Associate Attorney Or Of Counsel

Job Overview:

A law firm in Houston, TX, is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Associate Attorney or Of Counsel to join their team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in debt finance, with a strong background in private equity acquisition finance and oil- and gas-related transactions. This role requires a minimum of 8 years of experience at a peer firm, and candidates with experience representing both borrowers and lenders are preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on various debt finance transactions, including secured and unsecured financings, asset-based lending, and acquisition financings.
• Handle private equity acquisition finance transactions, providing strategic counsel and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Manage oil- and gas-related transactions, offering expert guidance on industry-specific financial arrangements and legal requirements.
• Represent borrowers and lenders in complex financing deals, ensuring clients' interests are protected and objectives are met.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various financial documents, including loan agreements, security documents, and inter-creditor agreements.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and legal professionals within the firm to provide comprehensive legal services to clients.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal developments and industry trends related to debt and private equity acquisition finance.
• Participate in business development activities to attract and retain clients, including networking, presenting at industry conferences, and writing articles for legal publications.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior attorneys and support staff within the firm.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in debt finance at a peer law firm.
• Proven experience in private equity acquisition finance.
• Preferred experience with oil- and gas-related transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to represent borrowers, lenders, or both in complex financial transactions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Texas.
• Additional certifications in finance or related fields are a plus.

Skills:

• Expertise in debt finance and private equity acquisition finance.
• Knowledge of oil- and gas-related transactions.
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex financial documents.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent client management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to provide strategic legal advice to clients.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.
• High ethical standards and professional integrity.

Benefits:

• Health care.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid days off, including sick time and vacation time.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.