Debt Finance Associate (Mid-Level)

Finn Dixon & Herling LLP; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Finn Dixon & Herling LLP seeks a mid-level Finance Associate (3–6 years) to join our Finance Practice in Stamford. The ideal candidate will represent lenders and borrowers in complex financing transactions, including senior secured and mezzanine financings, and will draft and negotiate loan documents.

Responsibilities include coordinating closing deliverables, advising on structuring and perfection, and mentoring junior staff in a hybrid work environment with in-office days required.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.
• 3-6 years of experience in finance at a law firm.
• Deep understanding of loan documents, UCC, and collateral structures.

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders, private lenders, PE sponsors, and borrowers in financing transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate credit and loan agreements and related documents.
• Advise on lending structures and collateral packages; manage deal execution through closing.

Skills

Lending experience

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Client service

Education

J.D. (ABA accredited)

Job description

We are seeking a mid-level Finance Associate (3-6 years) to join our Finance Practice. The ideal candidate will have experience representing lenders and/or borrowers in a variety of complex financing transactions, including senior secured and mezzanine financings.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent financial institutions, private lenders, private equity sponsors, and borrowers in financing transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate credit and loan agreements, note purchase agreements, security agreements, intercreditor agreements, guarantees, and related ancillary documents
• Advise clients on lending structures (including secured facilities, collateral packages, and perfection issues)
• Manage deal execution from term sheet through closing, including coordinating conditions precedent and closing deliverables
• Work closely with clients, opposing counsel, local counsel and internal teams to ensure efficient transaction execution
• Provide guidance on mezzanine and second lien financings, subordinated debt structures, and intercreditor arrangements
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and paralegals
• Handle ongoing client matters, (e.g. amendments, waivers, refinancings, and restructurings)

Skills & Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• 3-6 years of experience in finance at a law firm
• Strong experience with senior secured lending transactions; mezzanine finance experience strongly preferred
• Deep understanding of loan documentation (including security and guaranty provisions and perfection requirements), the UCC, and collateral structures
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple deals and deadlines with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills and a client-service-oriented approach
• Team-oriented with a proactive and solutions-driven mindset

Finn Dixon is based in Stamford, Connecticut and currently maintains a hybrid work environment with candidates generally expected to be in office at least 2 days per week.