Banking & Finance Associate Attorney - NY, LA, SF

Key People; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Key People is seeking a Banking & Finance Associate Attorney for its esteemed practice in New York. The role focuses on complex domestic and cross-border financings, collaborating with lenders, borrowers, and sponsors across private credit and structured finance.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years in structured finance at a major firm, JD from a top-tier school, and active bar status. Hybrid work model and mentorship are highlighted in the firm’s culture.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in the applicable jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 4–6 years of experience in structured finance and secured lending at a major law firm.
• Experience representing credit funds and lenders, borrowers and sponsors.
• Familiarity with structured credit and receivables financings.
• Experience collaborating with clients in private credit and special situations.

Responsibilities

• Represent credit funds and other lenders and/or borrowers and sponsors in domestic and international financing transactions.
• Draft and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and related transaction documentation.
• Support transactions involving receivables financings and other structured credit deals, private credit, syndicated credit facilities, structured finance, and distressed situations.
• Collaborate with colleagues across offices and practice groups to deliver seamless client service.
• Manage deal execution from initial diligence through closing.

Skills

Client service

Attention to detail

Initiative

Big firm experience

Education

J.D. (JD)

Job description

BANKING & FINANCE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

BANKING & FINANCE PRACTICE GROUP

Preferred Locations: New York, NY | Los Angeles, CA\\San Francisco, CA\\ Washington, DC

Other Locations: Settle, WA\\ Portland, OR\\ Sacramento, CA\\ Silicon Valley, CA\\ Orange County, CA\\ Houston, TX\\ Boston, MA\\ Austin, TX\\ Chicago, IL\\ Miami, FL\\ Charlotte, NC

HYBRID

Our client, a prestigious Amlaw 50 firm, is seeking a highly motivated Banking & Finance Associate Attorney to join its sophisticated and expanding Banking & Finance practice. This opportunity offers exposure to a wide range of complex domestic and cross-border financing transactions, working alongside a collaborative team known for its technical excellence and client-focused approach.

The ideal candidate will contribute to high-value matters across private credit, structured finance, syndicated lending, distressed financings, receivables financings, and growth capital transactions, representing both lenders and borrowers.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in applicable jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 4-6 years of substantive experience instructured finance and secured lending at a major law firm.
• Experience representing credit funds and other lenders, and /or borrowers and sponsors in a broad range of financings, including receivables financings and other structured credit deals, private credit lending, distressed financings and syndicated facilities
• Familiarity with structured credit, receivables financings, distressed financings, and growth capital transactions
• Experience collaborating with clients in the private credit and special situations space, focusing on liability management through receivables financing and other structures designed to provide liquidity to financially distressed companies.
• Strong client service orientation with the ability to manage multiple matters efficiently
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and attention to detail
• Large law firm experience strongly preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Represent credit funds and other lenders and/or borrowers and sponsors in domestic and international financing transactions
• Draft and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and related transaction documentation
• Support transactions involving receivables financings and other structured credit deals, private credit, syndicated credit facilities, structured finance, and distressed situations
• Collaborate with colleagues across offices and practice groups to deliver seamless client service
• Manage deal execution from initial diligence through closing

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to work with a premier Banking & Finance team that advises leading financial institutions, private credit sponsors, and corporate borrowers on complex and high-profile transactions. Attorneys benefit from a collegial culture, meaningful mentorship, and hands‑on responsibility, supported by robust training programs and professional development resources. The firm is committed to fostering long-term career growth in a dynamic, innovative environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range of $260,000-$390,000, as determined by experience and market factors.
• Eligibility for performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k) plan, industry-leading parental leave benefits, child and elder care, pet insurance, flexible time off program, wellness programs, paid holidays, and additional perks.

Application Requirements

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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