Finance Associate

Orion Placement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 315,000 - 375,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement invites experienced finance attorneys to lead sophisticated middle-market transactions in a collaborative, mentorship-driven firm environment.

The role emphasizes ownership from structuring through closing, direct client engagement, and cross-office collaboration across multiple practice groups. A law license in the applicable state and 5+ years of finance experience are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance transactional experience.
• Strong academic credentials with a law degree.
• Active law license in the state where based.
• Experience structuring, documenting, and closing financing transactions.
• Experience on lender-side and/or borrower-side transactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and participate in all aspects of sophisticated finance transactions, including structuring, negotiation, documentation, and closing.
• Represent lenders and borrowers in complex middle-market financing and acquisition transactions.
• Work on private equity acquisition financing, senior debt, mezzanine debt, and other sophisticated transactions.
• Analyze transaction structures and negotiate complex financing documentation.
• Work directly with clients to understand objectives, address issues, and move transactions toward closing.
• Support transactions across industries and business sectors.
• Participate in business development activities and strengthen client relationships.
• Delegate and supervise work by junior associates.
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice groups.
• Exercise independent judgment and take ownership of transactions and deadlines.
• Contribute to a collegial, team-oriented environment while developing your practice.

Skills

Finance transactions

Negotiation

Client communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Pay:$315,000.00 - $375,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work on sophisticated finance transactions involving private equity acquisitions, senior debt, mezzanine debt, and complex acquisition financing.
• Represent both lenders and borrowers across varied middle-market transactions and industries.
• Take meaningful ownership of transactions from structuring and negotiation through documentation and closing.
• Work directly with clients and gain valuable exposure to business development opportunities.
• Collaborate with talented finance attorneys across multiple offices and practice groups.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates while continuing to grow your own practice.
• Join a collegial environment that emphasizes mentorship, advancement, and professional development.
• Receive competitive compensation, strong benefits, and opportunities for discretionary and hours-based bonuses.

Location: New York, NY. The role is also available in Indianapolis, IN; Columbus, OH; Philadelphia, PA; and Washington, DC.

Note:Candidates should have 5+ years of finance transactional experience and an active law license in the state where they will be based. Significant experience structuring, documenting, and closing financing transactions is strongly preferred, particularly transactions involving private equity acquisitions, senior debt, mezzanine debt, and both lender- and borrower-side representation.

About Us

We are a collaborative business-focused legal team handling sophisticated financial transactions for clients across a broad range of industries. Our attorneys work closely with clients and colleagues across offices to deliver practical, strategic solutions and take meaningful ownership of complex matters. We value strong legal judgment, initiative, teamwork, and continued professional growth.Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage and participate in all aspects of sophisticated finance transactions, including structuring, negotiation, documentation, and closing.
• Represent lenders and borrowers in complex middle-market financing and acquisition transactions.
• Work on private equity acquisition financing, senior debt, mezzanine debt, and other sophisticated financial transactions.
• Analyze transaction structures and negotiate complex financing documentation.
• Work directly with clients to understand objectives, address issues, and move transactions efficiently toward closing.
• Support transactions across a variety of industries and business sectors.
• Participate in business development activities and help strengthen client relationships.
• Delegate and supervise work performed by junior associates.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices and practice groups.
• Exercise independent judgment and take ownership of transactions and deadlines.
• Contribute to a collegial, team-oriented environment while continuing to develop your practice.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• 5+ years of finance transactional experience.
• Active law license in the state where the attorney will be based.
• Significant experience structuring, documenting, and closing financing transactions.
• Experience with complex financing and acquisition transactions.
• Lender-side and/or borrower-side experience; experience representing both sides is strongly preferred.
• Experience with private equity acquisition financing, senior debt, mezzanine debt, leveraged finance, or similar transactions preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and business judgment.
• Motivated self-starter with a team-oriented mentality.Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and clients.
• Permanent authorization to work in the United States.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions while taking real ownership of your matters and client relationships. The role combines complex finance work with direct client interaction, business development exposure, and opportunities to mentor junior attorneys. Our supportive culture emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, advancement, and innovation while giving experienced finance attorneys room to continue building their practices.

JPC-1838

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance