Debt Finance Associate Attorney - New York

The People Of: Professional Services; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation package

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive suite of benefits

Zusammenfassung

A distinguished law practice in New York is seeking a talented Debt Finance Associate to join their high-performing team. The role requires 3–6 years of sophisticated lending experience with an emphasis on secured lending. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating loan documentation, managing diligence for transactions, and engaging directly with major market participants. The position offers a competitive compensation package and supportive culture focused on long-term professional development.

Qualifikationen

• 3–6 years of debt finance experience with a focus on secured lending.
• Previous experience working in a law firm is required.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and project-management skills.
• Admission to practice in New York.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and project-management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple workstreams and communicate clearly with clients.

Aufgaben

• Draft, negotiate, and review loan documentation.
• Guide clients through secured lending issues.
• Manage diligence for financing transactions.
• Coordinate complex closings.
• Engage with major market participants.
• Engage with market participants across diverse deal types.

Kenntnisse

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Client communication

Ausbildung

JD (Juris Doctor)

Admission to practice in New York

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Debt Finance Associate – New York — A distinguished New York practice is seeking a talented Debt Finance Associate with 3–6 years of sophisticated lending experience to join a high-performing, fast-growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work at the center of complex financing transactions while gaining meaningful client exposure and long-term career momentum.

What You’ll Do

• Draft, negotiate, and review the full suite of loan documentation, including credit agreements, security agreements, guarantees, intercreditor and subordination agreements, promissory notes, fee and commitment letters, term sheets, and amendments.
• Guide clients through secured lending issues involving UCC Article 9 and related components of Article 8.
• Manage diligence for sophisticated financing transactions, including review of searches, organizational materials, management agreements, and preparation of disclosure schedules.
• Coordinate complex closings and oversee the delivery of third-party requirements such as control agreements, bailee waivers, insurance endorsements, and credit-related operational agreements.
• For more senior candidates, contribute to drafting and negotiating legal opinions and opinion-related diligence.
• Engage directly with major market participants—including debt funds, financial institutions, private equity sponsors, and private companies—across a diverse mix of industries and deal types, including cross-border, project finance, venture-stage lending, restructuring, and workouts.

What’s Offered

This practice provides a competitive compensation package (market-aligned base salary with performance-based bonuses) along with a comprehensive suite of benefits. Associates enjoy a supportive, collaborative culture that values proactive thinking, technical rigor, and long-term professional development.

Qualifications

• JD required
• Previous experience working in a law firm is required
• 3–6 years of debt finance experience with a focus on secured lending
• Admission to practice in New York
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and project-management skills
• Ability to handle multiple workstreams and communicate clearly with clients and colleagues

If you’re seeking a role that combines substantive responsibility, continual learning, and exposure to significant market participants, this opportunity offers an exceptional next step.
To be considered, please contact Freddie at [e-mail] with your resume, cover letter, and law school transcript, deal sheet/representative matters.

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