Debt Finance Associate — Lenders, PE & Cross-Border

The People Of: Professional Services

Kentucky

On-site

USD 220,000 - 250,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services seeks an Associate Attorney in Debt Finance in the United States with 3–6 years of experience to join a collaborative team handling sophisticated mid-market transactions.

You will advise lenders and borrowers on financings, draft and review loan documents, manage diligence, and close complex deals, with strong mentorship and clear opportunities for growth in a busy finance practice.

Qualifications

  • 3–6 years of debt finance or secured lending experience.
  • Strong drafting and negotiating of credit and loan documents.
  • Familiarity with secured transactions, including UCC Article 9.

Responsibilities

  • Represent lenders, arrangers, agents, and borrowers in syndicated and bilateral credit facilities.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of loan and finance documents.
  • Advise on secured lending structures, including first lien, second lien, and unsecured transactions.
  • Support leveraged acquisitions, revolving credit facilities, and term loan financings.
  • Conduct and manage due diligence processes, including organizational and lien review.
  • Coordinate and execute complex deal closings.
  • Negotiate third-party deliverables such as control agreements and related instruments.
  • Collaborate closely with clients across industries, including financial institutions, private equity sponsors, and mid-market companies.

Skills

Debt financing experience
Credit & loan documentation
Diligence management
Negotiation skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The People Of: Professional Services seeks an Associate Attorney in Debt Finance in the United States with 3–6 years of experience to join a collaborative team handling sophisticated mid-market transactions.

You will advise lenders and borrowers on financings, draft and review loan documents, manage diligence, and close complex deals, with strong mentorship and clear opportunities for growth in a busy finance practice.

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