Mid-Level to Senior Debt Finance Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Mid-Level to Senior Debt Finance Associate Attorney for their Houston, TX office.

Job Overview:

• Contribute significantly to the growth of the private credit, acquisition financing, special situations, restructuring, and private equity practices.
• Assume a pivotal role within deal teams, overseeing signings and closings, drafting debt commitment papers and credit documentation, etc.

Duties:

• Handle a broad spectrum of secured lending matters, encompassing domestic and cross-border acquisitions, restructuring, reorganizations, and general corporate finance.
• Participate actively in direct lending, special situation financings, out-of-court and in-court restructurings, and private equity-related corporate finance transactions.

Requirements:

• Admission to and membership in good standing with the Texas Bar.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience in debt finance.
• Demonstrable experience as a key member of deal teams.
• Prior responsibility for managing signings and closings, drafting debt commitment papers, and credit documentation preferred.

Education & Certifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Skills:

• Strong legal acumen in debt finance and corporate law.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in handling complex transactions with attention to detail.

This AmLaw firm provides it's associates with excellent partners, high quality work, a transparent pay policy, and numerous pro bono opportunities. Attorneys get substantive experience early-on in their careers. Theres no billing requirement at this firm, and the work does not overwhelm the associates here. Vacations are very doable, and associates report they arent bothered during those precious days. The firm has a very collegial atmosphere. According to the associates, firm social life is available, but not expected.