Junior To Mid-Level Corporate Finance Associate Attorney

Job Title: Junior to Mid-Level Corporate Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm based in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Corporate Finance Associate Attorney. This role offers an opportunity to work within a well-established Corporate Finance Practice, handling transactions with a diverse client base from various industries across the U.S. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance or corporate law and will be responsible for managing complex financial agreements, representing both lenders and borrowers and providing high-level legal advice in corporate finance matters.

Duties

• Represent clients in lender and borrower-side transactions, including broadly syndicated credit facilities, acquisition financings, and private credit facilities.
• Draft, review, and revise credit agreements, debt commitment letters, security agreements, and closing deliverables.
• Manage deal flow, maintain client relationships, and oversee the transaction process from inception to closing.
• Prepare legal opinions, schedules, exhibits, and various closing documentation such as secretary’s certificates and resolutions.
• Work with private equity sponsors and portfolio companies on financial transactions.
• Collaborate closely with the legal team and clients to ensure timely and efficient transaction handling.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in finance or corporate law, with substantial experience in finance transactions.
• Expertise in lender and borrower representations and experience with syndicated credit facilities and acquisition financings.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to take on significant responsibility and manage deals with minimal supervision.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• A strong academic background, with a focus on finance or corporate law preferred.

Certifications

• Admission to one or more State Bars is required.

Skills

• Superior drafting and negotiation skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and team-focused approach.
• Ability to handle multiple deals concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective client interaction.

Job Location

• Minneapolis, MN

As one of the largest law firms in the U.S. with more than 40 offices, it was founded in 1967. This full-service firm provides legal representation in banking and finance, blockchain, corporate, cybersecurity, energy, entertainment, environmental, food, gaming, health care, real estate, tax, hospitality, and others. This innovative law firm creates creative and efficient strategies that enable to improve predictability, provide better insights, and deliver more value. The firm is committed to diversity and appreciates all backgrounds. Having a collaborative environment, the attorneys and staff have achieved significant results in the legal community. The firm provides new associates with high-level training in client management, business development, collaboration, and cultural skills. Offering unique professional opportunities, the firm empowers attorneys at all levels to shape their paths to success. The firm has developed a strong commitment to giving back to the community and strives to make a difference by leading, volunteering, and donating to a wide range of causes. The firm has numerous recognition awards and awards for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation.