Finance Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; Texas; On-site; USD 250,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings

Parental leave

Career development

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services is seeking a Finance Associate for Texas offices (Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio). You will work on fund financing and leveraged finance transactions, drafting, negotiating, and executing complex documents for sponsors and lenders.

Ideal candidates have 4–5 years of experience at a national/international law firm, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and Texas admission or eligibility. Competitive salary and full benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of relevant finance experience at a top-tier law firm.
• Strong knowledge of fund finance and leveraged finance transactions.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Team-oriented with ability to manage deal flow efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and execute complex finance documents for fund and leveraged finance transactions.
• Advise sponsors and lenders across multiple offices.
• Collaborate with partners, clients, and colleagues to drive transactions to closing.

Skills

Fund finance

Leveraged finance

Drafting skills

Team-oriented

Negotiation skills

Education

Texas bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Finance Associate – Texas (Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio)

A prestigious international law firm is seeking a talented Finance Associate (4–5 years PQE) to join its growing finance practice in Austin, Dallas, Houston, or San Antonio.

This is an excellent opportunity for an associate with fund finance and/or leveraged finance experience who is eager to work on sophisticated transactions for leading domestic and international clients. The successful candidate will have continuous large law firm experience, strong drafting skills, and a collaborative, team-focused mindset.

About The Role

As a Finance Associate, you will gain hands‑on experience in a broad range of fund financing, leveraged finance, and related transactions, advising both sponsors and lenders. You will play a central role in drafting, negotiating, and executing complex finance documents, while working closely with partners, clients, and colleagues across offices.

Who You Are

• 4–5 years of relevant finance experience at a top‑tier national/international law firm
• Strong knowledge of fund finance and leveraged finance transactions
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Team‑oriented with the ability to manage deal flow efficiently
• Strong academic background and admitted (or eligible) to practice in Texas

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Expected range $250,000 – $310,000 (dependent on experience and office location)
• Comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, retirement savings, and parental leave
• Opportunity for career development in a highly regarded, supportive practice group

To learn more or apply confidentially, contact Freddie at [e-mail].