Finance Associate Attorney

A law firm in New York City, NY, seeks a Finance Associate Attorney with at least 3 years of experience. The ideal candidate will possess a combination of project finance and M&A experience, with a preference for Spanish and/or Portuguese fluency.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research and analysis related to finance transactions.
• Draft and review legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
• Assist in due diligence processes for mergers and acquisitions.
• Provide legal advice and support to clients on finance matters.
• Participate in negotiations and meetings with clients and opposing counsel.
• Handle regulatory compliance matters related to finance transactions.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance law.
• Experience in both project finance and mergers and acquisitions.
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is preferred.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of finance law principles and regulations.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plus.

This large full service international law firm is devoted to providing legal representation of unparalleled quality to their clients and is now one of the world's largest and most successful law firms with nearly 1,000 lawyers. The New York Branchs attorneys have significant client relationships with nearly every investment bank on Wall Street. They offer competitive salaries and have corporate, finance and real estate, tax, environmental, litigation, and international areas of practice. Their work environment embraces the spirit of teamwork and attorneys have a common commitment to quality. Lawyers here are also active participants in local and national organizations committed to enhancing diversity in the legal profession and the business community.