Finance Associate (Senior Level)

Orion Placement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation (strong)?

Discretionary bonuses

Hours-based bonuses

Job summary

Confidential Employer seeks an experienced finance attorney to manage and participate in sophisticated finance transactions. You will structure, negotiate, document, and close deals while representing lenders and borrowers in complex middle-market financing and acquisition transactions.

You will work directly with clients, analyze transaction structures, and collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices. A strong team mindset and US work authorization are essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• 5+ years of finance transactional experience.
• Active law license in the state where based.
• Significant experience structuring, documenting, and closing financing transactions.
• Experience with private equity acquisition financing, senior debt, mezzanine debt, leveraged finance, or similar transactions.
• Lender-side and/or borrower-side experience; experience representing both sides is strongly preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and business judgment.
• Motivated self-starter with a team-oriented mentality.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and clients.
• Permanent authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage and participate in all aspects of sophisticated finance transactions, including structuring, negotiation, documentation, and closing.
• Represent lenders and borrowers in complex middle-market financing and acquisition transactions.
• Work on private equity acquisition financing, senior debt, mezzanine debt, and other sophisticated financial transactions.
• Analyze transaction structures and negotiate complex financing documentation.
• Work directly with clients to understand objectives, address issues, and move transactions efficiently toward closing.
• Support transactions across a variety of industries and business sectors.
• Participate in business development activities and help strengthen client relationships.
• Delegate and supervise work performed by junior associates.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices and practice groups.
• Exercise independent judgment and take ownership of transactions and deadlines.
• Contribute to a collegial, team-oriented environment while continuing to develop your practice.

Skills

Finance transaction experience

Lender/borrower representation

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

• Work on sophisticated finance transactions involving private equity acquisitions, senior debt, mezzanine debt, and complex acquisition financing.
• Represent both lenders and borrowers across varied middle-market transactions and industries.
• Take meaningful ownership of transactions from structuring and negotiation through documentation and closing.
• Work directly with clients and gain valuable exposure to business development opportunities.
• Collaborate with talented finance attorneys across multiple offices and practice groups.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates while continuing to grow your own practice.
• Join a collegial environment that emphasizes mentorship, advancement, and professional development.
• Receive competitive compensation, strong benefits, and opportunities for discretionary and hours-based bonuses.

Location

New York, NY. The role is also available in Indianapolis, IN; Columbus, OH; Philadelphia, PA; and Washington, DC.

Note:

Candidates should have 5+ years of finance transactional experience and an active law license in the state where they will be based. Significant experience structuring, documenting, and closing financing transactions is strongly preferred, particularly transactions involving private equity acquisitions, senior debt, mezzanine debt, and both lender- and borrower-side representation.

About Us

We are a collaborative business-focused legal team handling sophisticated financial transactions for clients across a broad range of industries. Our attorneys work closely with clients and colleagues across offices to deliver practical, strategic solutions and take meaningful ownership of complex matters. We value strong legal judgment, initiative, teamwork, and continued professional growth. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage and participate in all aspects of sophisticated finance transactions, including structuring, negotiation, documentation, and closing.
• Represent lenders and borrowers in complex middle-market financing and acquisition transactions.
• Work on private equity acquisition financing, senior debt, mezzanine debt, and other sophisticated financial transactions.
• Analyze transaction structures and negotiate complex financing documentation.
• Work directly with clients to understand objectives, address issues, and move transactions efficiently toward closing.
• Support transactions across a variety of industries and business sectors.
• Participate in business development activities and help strengthen client relationships.
• Delegate and supervise work performed by junior associates.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices and practice groups.
• Exercise independent judgment and take ownership of transactions and deadlines.
• Contribute to a collegial, team-oriented environment while continuing to develop your practice.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• 5+ years of finance transactional experience.
• Active law license in the state where the attorney will be based.
• Significant experience structuring, documenting, and closing financing transactions.
• Experience with complex financing and acquisition transactions.
• Lender-side and/or borrower-side experience; experience representing both sides is strongly preferred.
• Experience with private equity acquisition financing, senior debt, mezzanine debt, leveraged finance, or similar transactions preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and business judgment.
• Motivated self-starter with a team-oriented mentality.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and clients.
• Permanent authorization to work in the United States.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions while taking real ownership of your matters and client relationships. The role combines complex finance work with direct client interaction, business development exposure, and opportunities to mentor junior attorneys. Our supportive culture emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, advancement, and innovation while giving experienced finance attorneys room to continue building their practices.