Corporate Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A prominent law firm is seeking a Corporate Finance Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of substantive debt financing experience to join its Corporate Department in the Houston office. The ideal candidate will have strong deal experience in asset-based and leveraged acquisition financing, along with broad exposure to sophisticated debt transactions. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile deals with both domestic and international financial institutions and direct transactions, providing significant responsibility in leading portions of these deals.

Location:

• Houston, TX

Duties:

• Handle debt financing transactions, with a focus on asset-based and leveraged acquisition financing.
• Work with a range of bank and non-bank financial institutions in syndicated and senior debt transactions.
• Manage and lead significant portions of financing transactions.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents, including credit agreements and related documentation.
• Advise clients on complex financing structures involving domestic and international credit facilities.
• Collaborate with teams across different practice areas to support multifaceted transactions.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience in debt financing, specifically asset-based and leveraged acquisition financing.
• Experience working on syndicated and senior debt transactions with financial institutions.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Ability to manage and lead significant parts of complex transactions.
• Admitted to and in good standing with the Texas Bar.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active membership in good standing with the Texas State Bar.

Skills:

• Expertise in asset-based and leveraged financing transactions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple high-profile transactions simultaneously.
• Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate effectively with other attorneys and professionals.

This is one of the nation's oldest and largest law firms. This New York office has a strong corporate practice representing some of the country's largest banking and financial entities. They also provide representation in the areas of labor and employment relations, employee benefits and executive compensation, insurance industry regulation, trusts and estates, and real estate. Associates are assigned to departments based on their interests and on the needs of the departments, but are allowed to change departments as their interests evolve. Attorneys work in a friendly work environment that is team-oriented. They also enjoy competitive salaries and benefits.