Finance Attorney

Illapa Search; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Merit bonus opportunities

Billable hours credit for pro bono work

Hybrid remote option

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking an Associate for their Debt Finance team in Charlotte, North Carolina. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of relevant experience, with a preference for those with senior secured and mezzanine finance knowledge. Candidates must be barred in North Carolina and possess strong communication skills. The firm offers a competitive salary, merit bonuses, and a hybrid work model to ensure work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of two years’ relevant law firm experience.
• Experience with senior secured, mezzanine, second lien, and/or syndicated finance preferred.
• Must be barred in North Carolina.
• Must have a strong academic record, excellent writing and oral communication skills and the ability to work independently with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Oral communication skills

Independence

Education

Strong academic record

Job description

An elite international law is looking to onboard an Associate into their recognised Debt Finance team. The position will be located in their Charlotte, North Carolina office. They welcome applicants that are looking to relocate to North Carolina.

The team has extensive experience representing issuers, underwriters, placement agents, initial purchasers and other credit parties in a wide variety of industries in complex public and private placements of high-yield, mezzanine, investment-grade and other debt securities, as well as bridge financings and restructuring and refinancing transactions for high-yield securities, including exchange and tender offers and consent solicitations.

The Role Requires:

• A minimum of two years’ relevant law firm experience.
• Preferred candidates will have senior secured, mezzanine, second lien and/or syndicated finance experience as well as solid law firm work experience.
• Must be barred in North Carolina.
• Must have a strong academic record, excellent writing and oral communication skills and the ability to work independently with clients and colleagues.

About the Firm:

The firm are one of the world's leading law firms that have been established since 1834. They are continually named in top legal publications, including Chambers and U.S. Best News. The position offers a competitive salary with hours and merit bonus opportunities, billable hours credit for pro bono work, and a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance.

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