Finance Associate (Senior Level)

Ice Miller LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 315,000 - 375,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement programs

Career coaching and professional development

Job summary

A mid-sized law firm is seeking a senior level associate to join its finance practice in New York City. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of legal experience, particularly in financing private equity transactions. Responsibilities include managing negotiations and documentation for complex finance transactions. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Five (5) to eight (8) years of experience practicing law.
• Active law license in the state where office is located.
• Experience with complex financing and acquisition transactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of finance transactions, including negotiation and documentation.
• Work on sophisticated finance transactions for clients.
• Supervise junior associates in the business group.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Analytical skills

Team-oriented mentality

Ability to work independently

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Ice Miller seeks a 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 five (5) 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 five (5) 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 in New York is $315,000 to $375,000, based on experience, plus opportunities for discretionary and hours‑based bonus. The salary range for this position in Cleveland is $207,000 to $235,000 based on experience, plus opportunities for discretionary and hours‑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.