Finance Associate Attorney (1-3 years)

Permanent Placements LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC represents a globally recognized law firm seeking a Finance Associate Attorney in its Atlanta office. The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of experience handling finance transactions and a strong academic record.

The role involves Article 9 UCC matters, syndicated lending, and middle-market lending issues. Admission to the Georgia bar is preferred, with an obligation to obtain admission within one year of joining the firm.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience as a Finance Associate Attorney.
• Strong academic record with demonstrated analytical and writing abilities.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach to practice.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of finance transactions, including Article 9 UCC matters.
• Work on syndicated lending facilities and middle-market lending matters.
• Represent lenders and borrowers in workout and restructuring transactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Strong writing skills

Collaborative / team-oriented

Job description

Our client is a globally recognized law firm with more than 1,000 attorneys across 19 offices in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. With a legacy dating back to 1901, the firm is known for its collaborative culture and strategic focus on industries such as energy, financial services, real estate, retail, and technology. It provides comprehensive legal counsel across transactional, litigation, and regulatory matters, including capital markets, M&A, privacy and cybersecurity, and infrastructure. The firm is committed to innovation, diversity, and delivering exceptional client service through purpose-driven legal solutions.

Position Description:

Our client is seeking a Finance Associate Attorney with 1-3 years of experience to join its Business Finance practice in its Atlanta office.

The ideal candidate will have experience handling a broad range of finance transactions, including those involving Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), syndicated lending facilities, and middle-market lending matters. Experience representing both lenders and borrowers in workout and restructuring transactions is a plus.

Successful candidates will possess a strong academic background, exceptional analytical, organizational, and writing skills, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach to practice.

Admission to the Georgia Bar is preferred; candidates not currently licensed in Georgia must obtain admission within one year of joining the firm.