CHAR Fund Finance Associate (Junior Level) – Charlotte

The People Of: Professional Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 235,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Back-up childcare/eldercare

Professional development

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services in Charlotte, NC, seeks a junior Fund Finance Associate to support its fund finance practice. You will draft, review, and negotiate fund financing and leveraged finance documents, and assist in structuring domestic and cross-border transactions.

You will work closely with partners and senior associates on complex financings, including deal structuring and due diligence, gaining exposure to private credit and leveraged finance matters in a high-performance

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of transactional finance experience, ideally fund finance, leveraged finance, or private credit.
• JD from a US-accredited law school and active bar membership (or eligible to waive in).
• Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent academic credentials from a top law school.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate fund financing, acquisition financing, and leveraged finance documentation.
• Assist in structuring and executing domestic and cross-border transactions.
• Conduct legal due diligence and coordinate with internal teams and external advisors.
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients on complex finance matters.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Team-oriented

Education

JD from US law school

Job description

CHAR Fund Finance Associate (Junior Level) - Charlotte

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Experience: 2-3 Years PQE | Fund Finance & Leveraged Finance

A leading global law firm is seeking a junior associate (2-3 years PQE) to join its Fund Finance practice in Charlotte. This is a hands-on role focused on secured and unsecured lending transactions, including fund financings, acquisition financings, leveraged finance deals, bridge loans, and other complex domestic and cross-border syndicated and bi-lateral financings. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic record, sophisticated law firm experience, and a particular interest or background in fund finance and private credit.

About The Team

Join a high-performing finance team advising top-tier private equity funds and institutional clients. The team is known for its collaborative culture, client-focused approach, and supportive mentorship. You will work closely with partners and senior associates, gaining significant exposure to complex transactions and developing a deep understanding of fund finance law.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate fund financing, acquisition financing, and leveraged finance documentation
• Assist in structuring and executing domestic and cross-border transactions
• Conduct legal due diligence and coordinate with internal teams and external advisors
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients on complex finance matters

Who You Are

• 2-3 years of transactional finance experience, ideally in fund finance, leveraged finance, or private credit
• Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Excellent academic credentials from a top law school
• JD from a US-accredited law school and active bar membership (or eligible to waive in)
• Team-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Compensation

• Salary Range: $235,000-$260,000 (DOE)
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), back-up childcare/eldercare, and professional development support