Finance Associate: Acquisition & Private Credit (Hybrid)

Chadwick Nott Legal Recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 235,000 - 410,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Mentoring program

Global mobility opportunities

Unlimited pro bono credit

Job summary

Chadwick Nott Legal Recruitment represents a prestigious Am Law 20 firm seeking a Finance Associate in New York. The role involves drafting and negotiating financing documents, advising on lending matters, and managing transactions from signing to closing.

The team works with sponsors, lenders and borrowers on acquisition financings, leveraged loans, direct lending and refinancings. Compensation ranges $235,000 to $410,000 plus bonus.

Qualifications

• JD with strong academic credentials.
• Class of 2019–2024.
• New York admission, or eligibility for admission.
• Experience in a leading law firm finance practice, including drafting and negotiating commitment letters, credit agreements, security agreements and related loan documentation.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commitment letters, credit agreements, security agreements and related financing documents.
• Advise on secured and unsecured lending matters, including UCC filings, perfection analysis and collateral issues.
• Run due diligence and manage transactions from signing through closing.
• Work directly with lenders, sponsors, borrowers and opposing counsel.
• Support complex domestic and international financing transactions.
• Senior associates lead deal execution and take the main client-facing role.

Skills

Drafting & negotiating financing docs

Client interaction

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Class of 2019–2024

New York admission or eligibility

Job description

Chadwick Nott Legal Recruitment represents a prestigious Am Law 20 firm seeking a Finance Associate in New York. The role involves drafting and negotiating financing documents, advising on lending matters, and managing transactions from signing to closing.

The team works with sponsors, lenders and borrowers on acquisition financings, leveraged loans, direct lending and refinancings. Compensation ranges $235,000 to $410,000 plus bonus.