Corporate Debt Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Houston, TX, seeks a Corporate Debt Finance Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience. The ideal candidate will negotiate, structure, and document debt finance transactions. Experience with private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, or lenders in leveraged buyouts and acquisition financing transactions is preferred.

Duties:

• Negotiate, structure, and document debt finance transactions.
• Represent private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, or lenders in leveraged buyouts and acquisition financing transactions.
• Provide legal counsel and support throughout the transaction process.
• Conduct legal research and analysis as needed.
• Draft and review legal documents, agreements, and contracts.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and legal professionals within the firm.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in corporate debt finance.
• Familiarity with negotiating, structuring, and documenting debt finance transactions.
• Experience representing private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, or lenders in leveraged buyouts and acquisition financing transactions is preferred.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Previous experience in an Am Law 100 law firm is advantageous.
• Must have a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school (classes 2019, 2020, or 2021).
• Admission to the Texas Bar.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school (classes 2019, 2020, or 2021).
• Admission to the Texas Bar.

Skills:

• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting legal documents.
• Familiarity with relevant legal software and tools.

This AmLaw firm is well-known for their banking sector, representing all 10 U.S. bank holding companies. Specializing in its Latin America practice, this firm prioritizes and provides diversity and inclusion amongst its associates. This firm has also obtained numerous accolades including a perfect score through the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality two years in a row, Top 25 For Female Partners by The American Lawyer, and Top 60 Firms For Diversity by The American Lawyer's Diversity Scoreboard.