Banking & Finance Associate Attorney - NY, LA, SF

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Child care

Elder care

Pet insurance

Flexible time off

Wellness programs

Paid holidays

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd is seeking a Banking & Finance Associate Attorney to join its dynamic practice group. The role offers exposure to domestic and cross-border financing, including private credit, structured finance, and syndicated lending, with collaboration across offices.

The ideal candidate will have a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission in the applicable jurisdiction, and 4–6 years of substantive experience in structured finance and secured lending at a major law firm.

Qualifications

• 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 in structured finance and secured lending at a major law firm.
• Experience representing credit funds and lenders or borrowers in a broad range of financings.

Responsibilities

• Represent credit funds, lenders, borrowers and sponsors in domestic and international financing transactions.
• Draft and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and related docs.
• Support receivables financings, structured credit, private credit, syndicated facilities and distressed deals.
• Collaborate across offices to deliver seamless client service and manage deal execution.

Skills

Bar admission

Structured finance

Secured lending

Lenders/ borrowers representation

Big law firm experience

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

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 in structured 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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