Finance (Banking) Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

Josh Pros LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave and family benefits

HSA and FSA health accounts

401(k) or Roth 401(k)

Global wellness program

Job summary

Josh Pros LLC in Boston is seeking an associate for an in-office role focused on secured lending within a leading AmLaw 100 firm client group. The role emphasizes drafting loan documents, managing internal and external client relationships, and contributing to high-stakes financing transactions.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 years of law firm experience representing banks and borrowers, with a preference for leveraged/syndicated lending. Bar admission in the applicable state is required.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of law firm experience representing banks and borrowers in secured lending
• Preference for leveraged lending and sponsor finance
• Drafting and reviewing loan documents and related agreements
• Proactive with strong client and counsel relationship management
• Clear and concise oral and written communication with excellent client service

Responsibilities

• Work on complex, fast-paced financing transactions.
• Represent banks, lenders, and borrowers in secured lending matters.
• Draft, edit, and review loan documents and closing papers.

Skills

Loan documents drafting

Syndicated lending

Client relationship management

Communication

Banking & lending experience

Education

Bar admission (state)

Experience at large national or AmLaw firm

Job description

This is an in-office role with a client in the legal services industry, a destination AmLaw 100 law firm for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. The firm is known worldwide for innovative yet practical client service, serves as an incubator for top-notch talent, and consistently receives top-tier rankings from leading directories and publications. It empowers lawyers at every level to take ownership of their careers and is transparent about what it takes to succeed and advance.

Class years 2020 to 2023. In addition to Boston, the client will consider candidates in Denver and New York City.

Representative Work

Work on complex, fast-paced financing transactions. The Boston Lending and Financial Transactions group has 8 partners, 4 of counsel, and 12 associates and is adding another associate.

Who You Are

• 3–6 years of law firm experience, primarily representing banks, other institutional lenders, and borrowers in secured lending transactions
• Preference for specific experience in leveraged lending, syndicated lending, and sponsor finance; other commercial lending experience will be considered
• Skilled in drafting, editing, and reviewing loan documents, including loan agreements, security documentation, intercreditor agreements, commitment papers, and closing documentation
• Proactive, with strong business sense and the ability to manage internal and external client and counsel relationships
• Able to communicate complex matters clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, with a commitment to excellent client service
• Strong work ethic, team player attitude, high initiative, and strong interpersonal and client relationship skills
• Admitted to the state bar where practicing or eligible to waive in

Preferred law schools: Harvard, Cornell, Georgetown, Yale, NYU, American University, UC Berkeley (Cal), George Washington University, UVA School of Law, Columbia, Boston College Law. Experience at a large national or AmLaw firm is preferred.

Associate Bonus Structure

• Unlimited pro-bono and inclusion hours, plus up to 100 pre-approved hours for knowledge management and business development, count toward bonus eligibility.
• Additional high-hour bonuses at 2,100, 2,300, and 2,500 hours, plus merit incentives for associates whose performance exceeds expectations.
• In 2025, high-hours awards added 10–40% to the base bonus and merit incentives added 10% or 20%; the most senior associates were eligible for bonuses of up to $218,200, inclusive of special bonuses.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage options
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits, including adoption and fertility treatment options, backup child and elder care
• Tax-free health accounts (HSA and FSA)
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans
• Global wellness program, including health care advocates, an Employee Assistance Program, and wellness apps
• Flex time away and reduced schedule arrangements
• Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration and up to two professional associations
• Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel
• Matching gift programs for law school and charitable donations