Debt Finance Associate

5 Legal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Legal is seeking an associate to join its Debt Finance practice. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of finance experience at a comparable law firm and will handle secured transactions for borrowers and lenders.

Knowledge of syndicated financing, venture-backed financings, and related products is preferred. Qualified candidates will have a JD or equivalent from a nationally recognized law school, with a track record of high academic achievement and the ability to manage multiple projects with

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent from a nationally recognized law school.
• Demonstrated high academic achievement; ability to manage multiple projects and maintain attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Represent borrowers and/or lenders in secured transactions.
• Assist with drafting and closing of financing transactions.
• Work on syndicated, venture-backed, acquisition-financing and debt securities matters.

Skills

Secured transactions

Syndicated financing

Closing transactions

Drafting documents

Acquisition financing

Convertible/high yield offerings

General corporate law

Attention to detail

Education

JD or equivalent

Job description

Am Law top 50 firm which is consistently ranked among the leading law firms is looking for an associate to join their Debt Finance practice.

The ideal candidate must have 1-3 years of finance experience at a comparable law firm.

Ideal candidates will have experience in:

• Secured transactions representing borrowers and/or lenders


• A working knowledge of syndicated financing transactions, financing transactions for venture-backed companies, acquisition financing transactions, and convertible or high yield bond offerings


• Experience in closing transactions


• Familiarity with drafting documents in connection with financial transactions.

Knowledge of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, secured transactions, debt securities offerings, and general corporate law are also preferred. All candidates must have a JD or the equivalent and have demonstrated high academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school, have the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and have a high level of attention to detail.