Global Loans - Associate

Ashurst Perkins Coie; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Health and wellbeing benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie is seeking a talented lawyer to join their Global Loans/banking practice in New York. This full-time, permanent position involves engaging with a diverse portfolio of transactions, including acquisition finance and restructuring. Candidates should have proven expertise in leveraged finance, with strong drafting skills and a pragmatic approach to transactions.

The role requires a J.D. or LL.M. from a top-tier law school and eligibility to practice in New York. Competitive salary banding is between $225,000 and $420,000 per annum, along with flexible work options and health benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leveraged finance within a large-scale global firm or recognized boutique finance practice.
• Familiarity with a variety of debt structures, particularly acquisition financing, secured lending, and private credit.
• Ability to draft, review, and negotiate primary loan documentation and manage closings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Engage in a high-volume, diverse portfolio of transactions including acquisition and infrastructure finance.
• Support all aspects of legal execution and commercial acumen in transactions.
• Work collaboratively with international teams and maintain cultural intelligence.

Skills

Experience in leveraged finance

Understanding of debt structures

Drafting and negotiating loan documentation

Pragmatic solution-oriented approach

Cultural competency for international collaboration

Education

J.D. or LL.M. from a top-tier law school

Admission to the New York State Bar

Job description

At Ashurst Perkins Coie, we’re helping shape the future economy. With a global team of more than 3,500 legal professionals across 52 offices, we partner with leading organizations to solve complex challenges across a diverse range of industries, with a distinct strength in technology, energy & infrastructure, and financial services. Our people work on market‑leading matters that drive innovation, growth, and transformation around the world. For Ashurst Perkins Coie, innovation is our tradition.

What makes Ashurst Perkins Coie a great place to work?

• Flexible work options – part‑time, working from home and additional leave
• Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership, and discounted corporate health plans
• Career advancement – client secondment opportunities, global opportunities, and award‑winning Learning & Development programs

The Opportunity

Ashurst Perkins Coie Global Loans / banking practice is recognized by its clients to be one of the most innovative and solution‑oriented legal practices in the city today. As the challenges to our clients have increased over the last few years we have stayed true to our core offering of legal technical excellence wrapped in commercial awareness. This has enabled Ashurst to continue to fulfil the role of being a Trusted Advisor to our clients and strengthened our close relationships.

Key Responsibilities Of The Role Include

• Legal Expertise: Proven experience in leveraged finance within a peer large‑scale global firm or a recognized boutique finance practice.
• Transactional Range: Demonstrated familiarity with a variety of debt structures, particularly acquisition financing, secured lending, and/or private credit transactions.
• Technical Execution: Ability to draft, review, and negotiate primary loan documentation and ancillary certificates, managing all aspects of a closing in a manner consistent with a junior‑to‑mid level ranking.
• Commercial Acumen: A pragmatic, solution‑oriented approach to transactions; ability to understand the underlying business drivers for both lenders and borrowers.
• Adaptability: A fast learner who is comfortable pivoting between different types of finance (e.g., transitioning from fund finance to a restructuring mandate).
• Cultural Competency: Comfort working across borders and time zones; a “team player” mentality is essential for collaborating with our international offices.
• Academic Credentials: J.D. or LL.M. from a top‑tier law school and admission to the New York State Bar (or eligibility to waive in).

This is a full‑time, permanent role based in our New York office.

As a key member of our New York office, you will engage in a high‑volume, diverse portfolio of transactions, including acquisition finance, infrastructure finance, fund finance, general leveraged finance and restructuring/special situations. Our practice is uniquely positioned to offer associates a broad transactional desk, covering everything from most types of leveraged loans, strategic debt purchases and sales, to other high‑grade and bespoke secured financings, including debt finance across the energy, utilities and commodities sector.

Salary Banding: $225,000 - $420,000 per annum