Our client is seeking a New York City finance associate with 4–8 years of experience to join a Leveraged Finance subgroup focused on Fund Finance and Private Credit. The practice advises a broad range of financing participants on transactions that call for sound judgment, clear drafting, and coordinated deal execution.
The Work
- Advise lead arrangers, direct lenders, subscription-line lenders, and NAV lenders on financing matters, while also supporting borrowers, issuers, and corporate clients.
- Work on Fund Finance and Private Credit transactions, with related exposure to leveraged finance, debt capital markets, and structured finance.
- Research and analyze legal issues, conduct transaction due diligence, identify material risks, and develop practical recommendations for clients.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and revise financing and ancillary transaction documents, correspondence, memoranda, and other legal work product.
- Support transaction structuring and execution by coordinating timelines and workstreams and participating in negotiations with clients, counterparties, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate closings, including documentation, signatures, funds flow, and post-closing obligations, and work with multidisciplinary legal teams on regulatory, governance, and compliance considerations.
What You Bring
- Four to eight years of relevant finance experience, with at least four years in leveraged finance or related work.
- Experience in one or more of fund finance, private credit, leveraged finance, debt capital markets, or structured finance.
- Direct and applicable experience at an AmLaw 100 firm.
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice in the state where the candidate will be based.
- Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, together with sound professional and business judgment.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently, manage competing demands, and deliver responsive, accurate work under deadlines.
Why Consider It
This role offers exposure to a varied finance practice serving both capital providers and borrowers, with work spanning fund finance, private credit, and related financing disciplines.
Associates contribute across structuring, documentation, negotiation, and closing while collaborating across practices and offices.
The position includes regular in-office presence with some flexibility to work from home, as well as ongoing professional development.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated annual hiring range is $310,000–$390,000, depending on qualifications; benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k).
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.