Finance Associate (Mid-Senior Level)

Ice Miller LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement programs

One-on-one career coaching

Job summary

Ice Miller LLP seeks a mid-senior level associate to join our finance practice group with a preference for New York City. The ideal candidate will have four to eight years of experience and will work on complex financing transactions for lenders and borrowers across industries.

The role involves structuring, documenting, and closing deals, supervising junior associates, and contributing to business development within a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Four to eight years of law-firm and in-house experience in finance transactions.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.
• Experience structuring, documenting, and closing complex financing deals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of finance transactions, including negotiation, documentation, and closing.
• Work on sophisticated middle-market finance deals for lenders and borrowers.
• Engage directly with clients and contribute to business development.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates within the practice group.
• Pursue advancement in a collegial firm environment.

Skills

Financial transactions

Negotiation

Written & verbal communication

Team leadership

Self-starter

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Ice Miller seeks a mid-senior level associate to join our finance practice group in any of our office locations with a preference for New York City. Ideal candidates will have four (4) to eight (8) 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 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 four (4) years of experience practicing law in a law firm and in-house environment
• Active law license in the state where office is located
• 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 is $200,000 to $400,000, based on location and experience, plus opportunities for discretionary and hour-based bonus.

Ice Miller LLP embraces a work environment that is collaborative, welcoming, and focused on growth. To maintain our culture, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where talented attorneys from all backgrounds serve our clients, focus on professional development, and perform to their highest potential. Ice Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.