Corporate Finance Associate Attorney

Job Title: Corporate Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a highly skilled Corporate Finance Associate Attorney to join its dynamic team in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience with a strong focus on leverage finance, particularly on the borrower side. This role involves providing legal counsel on complex corporate finance transactions and requires a deep understanding of financial structures and lending arrangements.

Duties:

• Provide legal advice and support on corporate finance transactions, emphasizing leverage finance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate financing documents, including loan, security, and inter-creditor agreements.
• Advise clients on structuring and negotiating various forms of credit facilities.
• Conducted due diligence and managed transaction closings.
• Collaborate with other practice areas within the firm to provide comprehensive legal services to clients.
• Stay current with relevant corporate finance laws, regulations, and market trends.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of client relationships.
• Mentor and supervise junior attorneys and legal staff as needed.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of relevant corporate finance experience.
• Strong experience in leverage finance, with a focus on representing borrowers.
• Proven ability to manage complex finance transactions independently.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Member in good standing of the bar in Washington, DC, or eligible for immediate bar admission in Washington, DC.

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar in Washington, DC.

Skills:

• Expertise in leverage finance and corporate finance transactions.
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex financial agreements.
• Strong understanding of financial structures and lending arrangements.
• Ability to conduct thorough legal research and due diligence.
• High level of professionalism and ethical standards.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to mentor and supervise junior team members.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and software.

Work is conducted in a beautiful office environment for some of the most well known corporations in the world. Exceptionally well regarded by competing legal shops, this firm occupies a solid position in the marketplace, easily sustaining the high quality of its partners and associates. Both high salaries and benefits are parts of the total package.