Our client is seeking an associate with at least two years of experience to join its New York team focused on Latin America. The role offers exposure to cross-border finance and M&A matters across the region and is particularly suited to candidates with project finance and M&A experience.
The Work
- Contribute to project financings involving Latin American markets, working on significant cross-border matters across the region.
- Assist with M&A transactions involving companies and assets connected to Latin America, including matters for private equity firms with regional portfolios and multinational businesses with local subsidiaries.
- Support cross-border capital markets work for local companies raising debt or equity capital internationally.
- Work on transactions involving a range of market participants, including global financial institutions, local companies, multinational businesses, private equity firms, and governments seeking to privatize assets.
- Collaborate on matters spanning multiple Latin American jurisdictions, drawing on the practice’s regional insight and the reach of a global platform.
What You Bring
- At least two years of relevant legal experience.
- Experience in project finance and/or M&A; a combination of both is especially desirable.
- Experience or a strong interest in cross-border transactional work involving Latin America.
- Ability to contribute to sophisticated finance or M&A matters involving multiple parties and jurisdictions.
- Spanish and/or Portuguese fluency is preferred.
Why Consider It
The position offers work on significant cross-border transactions throughout Latin America, with exposure to project finance, M&A, and capital markets matters and a broad spectrum of regional and global market participants.
Associates work within a practice that combines knowledge of local commercial dynamics with a worldwide platform.
Compensation & Benefits
The supplied base compensation estimate is approximately $235,000 and is not a firm-stated range; discretionary bonuses may be available depending on application circumstances and position.
Comprehensive benefits and well-being resources are also offered.
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.