Our client is seeking a New York associate with 2–4 years of experience to work on private credit and fund finance matters within a leveraged finance practice. The role offers hands-on involvement in lender and borrower transactions, from diligence and structuring through negotiation, execution, and closing.
The Work
- Advise lead arrangers, direct lenders, subscription line lenders, and NAV lenders on private credit and fund finance transactions.
- Support borrowers, issuers, and corporate clients in financing matters, working through transaction issues and practical business considerations.
- Conduct due diligence, assess findings, identify legal and business risks, and develop recommendations for clients.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and revise transaction documents, contracts, disclosure schedules, and ancillary agreements.
- Coordinate deal timelines and workstreams, communicate with transaction parties, and support negotiations with clients, counterparties, lenders, and investors.
- Manage closing logistics and documentation, including signatures, funds flow, and post-closing obligations, while coordinating with lawyers across practices and offices.
- Contribute to complex domestic and cross-border corporate, finance, real estate, tax, employment, and other transactional matters.
What You Bring
- At least two years of relevant leveraged finance experience.
- 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 position is based.
- Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to draft and negotiate transaction documents, manage competing priorities, and deliver accurate work to deadlines.
- Sound professional and business judgment, effective communication skills, and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
Why Consider It
The position combines lender-side private credit and fund finance work with exposure to borrowers, issuers, and corporate clients, offering a broad view of financing transactions and meaningful involvement through closing.
The stated annual hiring range is $235,000–$310,000, depending on qualifications.
The platform also supports ongoing professional development and collaboration across practices and offices.
Compensation & Benefits
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k); a hybrid arrangement may be available, with the specific arrangement determined at hiring.
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.