Debt Finance Associate (Mid-Level)

Finn Dixon & Herling LLP; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Finn Dixon & Herling LLP in Stamford, CT, seeks a mid-level Finance Associate (3–6 years) to join the Finance Practice. The ideal candidate will represent lenders and borrowers in complex financing transactions, including senior secured and mezzanine financings, and will manage deal execution from term sheet to closing.

The firm emphasizes collaborative teamwork, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and a client-service mindset.

Qualifications

• 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, UCC, and collateral structures.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deals and deadlines with minimal supervision.

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

Lending experience

Financing transactions

Drafting & Negotiation

Client service

Team mentoring

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

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.