Finance Associate Attorney

Job Title:

Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A distinguished law firm located in Washington, DC is actively seeking a junior-level legal practitioner with specialized experience in structured financial transactions. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with a strong foundation in commercial lending who thrives in a collaborative environment and seeks mentorship in a nationally recognized finance practice.

Duties:

• Support a legal team handling sophisticated financial arrangements, particularly those connected to commercial and asset-backed lending

• Assist with documentation, negotiation, and closing of financing agreements including credit facilities, collateral packages, and legal opinion letters

• Participate in transactions involving leveraged buyouts, private equity-backed deals, and mergers & acquisitions

• Collaborate with borrowers, lenders, and internal teams to ensure the seamless execution of transactional matters

• Contribute to the ongoing development of legal strategies and assist senior attorneys with complex deal structuring

• Engage in legal research and draft transaction-related documentation with a high degree of autonomy

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of direct experience in commercial finance or structured lending within a law firm recognized for complex transactional work

• Solid understanding of market-standard finance documents and deal mechanics

• Capacity to manage multiple deadlines and transactional workflows in a fast-paced setting

• Excellent legal drafting and negotiation skills

• Must be a member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar

Education:

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

• Strong academic performance preferred

Certifications:

• Active admission to the District of Columbia Bar

Skills:

• Exceptional written and oral communication abilities

• Ability to work well in cross-functional legal teams and demonstrate initiative

• High attention to detail and organizational skills

• Experience with borrower-side transactions is preferred; lender-side experience is also valued

• Comfort with evolving responsibilities and professional development through mentorship

Job Location:

• Washington, DC

This California-based AmLaw100 firm is appealing for its professional culture, but relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. Famous for its corporate practice, the attorneys at this firm are proud of the work they perform and are always striving to do ?good work,? while still maintaining a healthy family- balance and interacting with their colleagues in firm-wide social events. The firm pays top-of-market compensation.