Senior Finance (Borrower Side) Associate Attorney

Job Title: Senior Finance (Borrower Side) Associate Attorney

Job Location: New York City, NY

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Finance Associate Attorney to join their dynamic and expanding Private Equity Finance practice. This position requires expertise in borrower-side private credit, acquisition finance, and leveraged finance matters, with a focus on sponsor-side private equity acquisition financings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing complex financial transactions and providing strategic counsel to clients in high-stakes environments.

Duties:

• Lead and manage borrower-side private credit, acquisition finance, and leveraged finance transactions.
• Advise clients on structuring, negotiating, and executing private equity acquisition financings.
• Draft and review loan agreements, term sheets, credit facilities, and related documentation.
• Coordinate and collaborate with clients, lenders, and other stakeholders to ensure timely and efficient deal execution.
• Provide strategic legal advice on risk management and compliance within the finance sector.
• Mentored and supported junior associates, contributing to the development of the legal team.
• Manage and maintain client relationships while delivering high-quality legal services.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in borrower-side private credit, acquisition finance, or leveraged finance.
• Proven track record in handling sponsor-side private equity acquisition financings.
• Strong experience in structuring, negotiating, and documenting complex financial transactions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on client relations.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in the state of New York.

Skills:

• Exceptional legal writing and drafting abilities.
• Expertise in financial and transaction-related legal issues.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to think strategically and provide innovative legal solutions.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient in legal research and utilizing industry-specific tools and resources.

Job Location:
New York City, NY

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.