Finance Associate (Mid-Level)

Ice Miller LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement programs

Career coaching and professional development

Job summary

Ice Miller LLP is seeking a mid-level associate to join their finance practice group in New York. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience, a J.D. from an accredited institution, and an active law license in New York. Responsibilities include managing complex finance transactions, overseeing junior associates, and engaging in business development. Ice Miller offers competitive compensation, quality benefits, and a supportive culture focused on mentorship and advancement.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience practicing law in a law firm or in-house environment.
• Active law license in New York.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of finance transactions, including negotiation.
• Work on finance transactions for middle-market clients.
• Supervise the work of junior associates.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Analytical skills

Business judgement

Teamwork

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Ice Miller seeks a mid-level associate to join our finance practice group in our New York office. Ideal candidates will have three (3) to five (5) years of experience.

About the Role

Successful candidates will work with our business group across several offices, representing lenders and borrowers in varied and complex financial transactions with a particular focus on the financing of private equity acquisitions and both senior and mezzanine debt transactions. Significant prior experience with structuring, documenting, and closing financing transactions in a wide variety of industries is required. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience with all aspects of complex financing and acquisition transactions on both the borrower and lender sides. Candidates also must have excellent written and oral communication skills, have a team-oriented mentality, and be a motivated self-starter with strong credentials.

Responsibilities

• Participate in management of all aspects of finance transactions, including negotiation, documentation, and closing
• Work on sophisticated and complex finance transactions on behalf of clients in the middle-market
• Work directly with clients and participate in business development activities
• Delegate to and supervise the work of junior associates in the business group
• Have opportunities for advancement in a collegial environment

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• At least five (3) years of experience practicing law in a law firm and/or in-house environment
• Active law license in New York
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills and business judgement
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation in a collegial, mid-size firm environment
• Quality benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement programs
• One-on-one career coaching and professional development programming
• A supportive culture centered on mentorship, advancement, and innovation
• The salary range for this position in is $250,000 to $315,000, based on experience, plus opportunities for discretionary and hours-based bonus

Ice Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.