Banking & Finance Associate: Structured & Syndicated Deals

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

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.