Debt Finance Associate Attorney

Clifford Chance; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 260,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

Clifford Chance is seeking a lawyer in Washington D.C. to join their Debt Finance Global Product Group. This role involves advising on leveraged finance, private credit, and other complex financing matters for a range of clients including financial institutions and corporates.

The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctor degree and be admitted to the New York bar. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary range of $260,000 to $435,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the New York Bar or ability to waive in.
• High academic achievement.
• Prior experience in a peer law firm.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a full range of debt finance matters.
• Act for financial institutions and sponsors on acquisition financing.
• Provide advice on complex financing arrangements.

Skills

Experience with sponsor-side representation

Strong interest in finance

Team-player

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited US law school

Job description

The Role

In our Debt Finance Global Product Group, we advise on the full range of debt finance matters, including leveraged finance, private credit, infrastructure finance, hybrid capital, fund finance, corporate lending, and syndicated facilities. We act for financial institutions, corporates, sponsors, funds, and direct lenders on acquisition financings, refinancings, liability management and other complex financing arrangements. Our lawyers advise on both lender and borrower-side mandates and have extensive experience structuring and executing domestic and cross-border transactions, including financings backed by complex asset and infrastructure portfolios, providing clear and pragmatic advice on sophisticated finance matters.

Admission to the New York bar is required. Preferred class years 2017-2023. Submissions must include a resume and law school transcript(s).

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited US law school;
• High academic achievement;
• Experience with sponsor-side representation;
• Strong interest in the subject area, entrepreneurial and a team-player;
• Admitted to (or possessing the ability to waive into) the New York Bar;
• Prior experience in a peer law firm.

Benefits and Compensation

Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The salary range for this role is $260,000-435,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.

Equal Opportunities

At Clifford Chance, we forge an inclusive culture, where all perspectives are recognised and valued. It's a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunities to thrive and succeed, irrespective of background. We are guided by our values-based Code, which sets high standards of conduct and has a principle focused on being inclusive.

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide consideration to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We comply with the law and regulations in every location where we operate and across all aspects of employment, from recruitment and selection to development, progression, and day-to-day working life.