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Shape Sponsor-Backed Acquisitions Through Complex Credit Structures

Boston, Massachusetts Full time 4-8 years
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Position overview

Our client is seeking a senior associate with at least four years of borrower-side finance experience to join a growing Private Equity Finance team in Boston. The role focuses on sponsor-side private equity acquisition financings and other sophisticated transactions across private credit and leveraged finance markets.

The Work

  • Advise borrower clients on sponsor-backed private equity acquisition financings, leveraged financings, and other credit transactions.
  • Help structure and execute private credit transactions, including first- and second-lien loans, unitranche and mezzanine loans, and junior capital arrangements.
  • Work on asset-based lending transactions, including first-in last-out structures, and financing matters across middle-market and large-cap deals.
  • Address capital structure, subordination, security, and intercreditor issues in complex financing arrangements.
  • Contribute to matters involving restructurings, equity co-investments, and related tax and regulatory considerations.
  • Support clients navigating both syndicated lending and private credit markets, including financing in connection with sponsor-led acquisitions and leveraged buyouts.

What You Bring

  • At least four years of experience in borrower-side private credit, acquisition finance, or leveraged finance.
  • Experience with sponsor-side private equity acquisition financings is required.
  • Experience advising borrowers in complex financing transactions.
  • Knowledge of private credit and leveraged finance structures, including syndicated and direct lending transactions.
  • Familiarity with loan structures such as first- and second-lien, unitranche, mezzanine, and asset-based facilities.
  • Ability to engage with matters involving security, intercreditor arrangements, subordination, restructurings, and related financing considerations.

Why Consider It

Join a growing finance team handling a broad range of sophisticated borrower-side work across private credit and leveraged finance.

The platform’s reach across syndicated and private markets offers exposure to transactions ranging from middle-market financings to complex, multibillion-dollar deals, with work spanning acquisition finance, direct lending, and varied capital structures.

Compensation & Benefits

The broader practice collaborates across a global private capital platform, and comprehensive benefits and well-being resources are available.

Discretionary bonuses may be available depending on the position and application circumstances.

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.