Debt Finance Associate

Clagam Global Solutions LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 310,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

A leading law firm in New York is seeking an associate with over 4 years of debt financing experience. The role emphasizes advisory responsibilities in senior secured lending and private equity, along with team collaboration. Candidates must hold a JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school and have excellent communication skills. The salary range is $310,000 to $365,000 with bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in debt financing.
• Admitted or eligible for admission in New York.
• Ability to work effectively in team settings.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on various financial transactions.
• Engage in senior secured lending and mezzanine financing.
• Collaborate with team members approximately 60% from the office.

Skills

Debt finance experience

Private equity experience

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Professionalism with clients

Ability to prioritize responsibilities

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Our corporate practice offers a blend of comprehensive legal expertise and practical business counseling that enables our clients to clarify goals, find solutions, and achieve results across varied business transactions. Our corporate attorneys advise clients on a wide variety of issues affecting commercial, financial, and industrial enterprises, both publicly and privately owned.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an associate with 4+ years of experience in the debt financing space. This individual should be comfortable with a variety of subject matters, including senior secured lending, mezzanine financing, acquisition financing, asset-based financing, venture debt financing, as well as intercreditor arrangements. Private equity sponsor experience from either the borrower or lender side is required.

Collaboration with team members is an important component of any role. Therefore, we encourage working from the office approximately 60% of the time in accordance with the firms published guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admitted or eligible for admission in New York
• Debt finance and private equity experience is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professionalism in working and engaging with demanding clients
• Ability to balance and prioritize competing priorities and responsibilities
• Ability to stay organized and exercise extreme attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings

About Us

We are an Am Law 100 law firm with over 500 attorneys serving clients worldwide. Our attorneys combine legal, business, and industry insight to help navigate shifting challenges. We advise business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors on pivotal deals, disputes, and regulatory matters within our core practice areas. We are strategically located to meet the needs of our clients, with offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Toronto, and Washington, DC.

The salary range for this position is $310,000 to $365,000. This position is bonus eligible. We offer a comprehensive benefits package.