Senior Finance/Debt Capital Market High Yield/LME Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A leading law firm is seeking a Senior Associate with experience in finance or debt capital markets to join its tactical opportunities finance practice in New York. This role focuses on managing complex finance transactions, particularly for lenders, and involves working with financial institutions, private credit funds, hedge funds, and sponsors. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with distressed credit, liability management, and debt restructuring transactions.

Location:

• New York, NY

Duties:

• Manage complex finance transactions, particularly on the lender side, from inception to close.
• Work with both individual lenders and groups of creditors on front-end and back-end finance transactions.
• Advise on distressed credit, bespoke finance, and liability management transactions.
• Conduct covenant reviews, collateral analysis, and advise on intercreditor and subordination arrangements.
• Collaborate with financial institutions, private credit funds, hedge funds, and sponsors/private companies.
• Originate new finance transactions while managing existing capital structures.
• Lead and mentor mid-level and junior associates in managing transactions.

Requirements:

• Several years of experience managing complex finance transactions, preferably on the lender side.
• Strong knowledge of distressed credit, debt restructuring, and liability management transactions.
• Experience leading multiple finance or debt capital market transactions (High Yield) from inception to close.
• Ability to collaborate with a wide range of financial clients and think creatively.
• Prior law firm experience is required.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing associates.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar (required).

Skills:

• Strong legal research, drafting, and transaction management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple complex deals and work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Professional development opportunities, including CLE credit support.
• Access to wellness programs and other firm-sponsored benefits.

Lauded as an excellent firm for which to work, this firm has been cited as a top firm for minority and diversity hiring. In the same vein, the firm is praised for its open culture and the wonderful individuals who make it up. Throughout its history, the firm has featured excellent real estate, business, litigation, tax, and employment practices, with the latter being an especially strong suit. With its origins in Los Angeles, the firm has offices across the world and industry-leading clients from over 80 countries, but has not lost its open and friendly culture.