Associate, Debt Finance

Page Executive; New York (NY); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Generous paid time off

Collaborative company culture

Job summary

A leading international law firm located in New York, NY, is looking for an experienced lawyer specializing in debt finance. The successful candidate will provide legal support for various financing transactions, ensuring top-tier client service. The position offers a competitive salary between $225,000 and $435,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Bar admission in New York or eligibility to waive into the New York Bar.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• High level of attention to detail in drafting and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for debt finance transactions.
• Advise on structuring and negotiation of financing arrangements.
• Conduct due diligence and prepare legal documentation.

Skills

Understanding of debt finance

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Client service orientation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international law firm known for its expertise in complex cross-border transactions, litigation, and finance. The firm serves clients across industries including banking, energy, and technology, combining deep legal knowledge with a collaborative, client-focused approach that emphasizes innovation, integrity, and professional growth.

Job Description

• Provide legal support for a variety of debt finance transactions, including leveraged finance, acquisition financing, and other structured finance deals.
• Advise clients on the structuring, negotiation, and documentation of financing arrangements.
• Conduct thorough due diligence and prepare related legal documentation.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure seamless transaction execution.
• Stay updated on relevant legal and regulatory developments impacting the debt finance sector.
• Provide guidance on cross-border transactions and multi-jurisdictional financing matters.
• Assist with client relationship management and business development initiatives.
• Support the training and mentoring of junior team members as required.

Page Executive does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Page Executive encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in New York or eligibility to waive into the New York Bar.
• Strong understanding of debt finance, including leveraged and acquisition finance transactions.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced professional services environment.
• High level of client service orientation and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary in the range of $225,000 to $435,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Generous paid time off and holiday leave to support work-life balance.
• A collaborative and inclusive company culture in a large organization setting.