Finance Associate Attorney

Ascendion; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 215,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Medical savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Life and AD&D insurance

Short/long-term disability

Paid holidays and vacation

Parental and family-health leave

Military leave

Bar dues and CLE expenses

Backup child and elder care

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking an associate attorney in Denver with 3–5 years of general debt finance experience to join its banking and financial services practice. The role focuses on drafting and negotiating credit agreements, security documents, and managing financing transactions.

Ideal candidates will have law-firm experience and a strong academic record, with a hybrid work model and pro bono opportunities as part of the firm's professional development program.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of general debt finance experience.
• Experience at a law firm preferred with strong academic record.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating credit agreements.
• Preparing security documents and other loan documentation.
• Managing and closing financing transactions.
• Advising lenders and borrowers on commercial finance transactions.

Skills

Debt finance experience

Commercial lending

Credit agreements drafting

Education

J.D. preferred

Job description

A national law firm is seeking an associate attorney with 3–5 years of general debt finance experience to join its banking and financial services practice in Denver.

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have experience with a broad range of commercial lending matters, including:

• Drafting and negotiating credit agreements
• Preparing security documents and other loan documentation
• Managing and closing financing transactions
• Advising lenders and borrowers on various aspects of commercial finance transactions

Experience at a law firm and a strong academic record are preferred.

The practice represents a diverse range of clients, including commercial banks, Farm Credit System institutions, community banks, non-bank lenders, private equity sponsors, family offices, other alternative lenders, and public and private companies.

Firm & Professional Development

Associates receive structured professional development and mentorship, including both partner-level and associate-level mentors. The firm also offers a hybrid work model and opportunities to participate in a nationally recognized pro bono program.

The compensation structure includes:

• The annual salary for this position is between $215,000 – $245,000 base. Factors that may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate
• Discretionary merit bonus based on performance
• 1,850-hour billable-hour target

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; medical savings accounts; employee assistance and wellness programs; employer-paid life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; paid holidays and vacation; parental and family-health leave; military leave; paid bar dues and approved CLE expenses; and additional work-life benefits such as backup child and elder care.