Debt Finance Associate — Banks, Private Credit & PE

Lateral Link; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Lateral Link is assisting a repeat client and top-ranked Am Law 25 firm in seeking a debt finance associate with 2–6 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have experience advising banks and private credit/direct lending institutions, as well as private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers, on leveraged and acquisition financings.

The practice group also regularly represents target companies of private equity sponsors in connection with leveraged buyouts, platform acquisitions, and

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of experience in debt finance.
• Experience advising banks, private credit/direct lending institutions, and corporate borrowers.
• Experience with leveraged buyouts and platform acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Advise lenders and borrowers on leveraged and acquisition financings.
• Represent private equity sponsors and portfolio companies in debt transactions.
• Collaborate across offices to manage complex financing deals.

Skills

Debt financing

Leveraged financing

Acquisition financing

Private equity financing

Job description

Lateral Link is assisting a repeat client and top-ranked Am Law 25 firm in seeking a debt finance associate with 2–6 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have experience advising banks and private credit/direct lending institutions, as well as private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers, on leveraged and acquisition financings.

The practice group also regularly represents target companies of private equity sponsors in connection with leveraged buyouts, platform acquisitions, and