Global Loans - Associate

Ashurst Perkins Coie; New York; Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Health and wellbeing benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Perkins Coie in New York is seeking a skilled attorney specializing in leveraged finance. You will manage a diverse range of financial transactions including acquisition finance and restructuring.

This full-time position offers flexible work arrangements and a competitive salary ranging from $225,000 to $420,000 annually. With a focus on providing legal technical excellence, you will be part of a collaborative international team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leveraged finance within a global firm or recognized boutique finance practice.
• Comfortable transitioning between different types of finance.
• Admission to the New York State Bar or eligibility to waive in.

Responsibilities

• Engage in a high-volume portfolio of transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate primary loan documentation.
• Work across borders and collaborate with international offices.

Skills

Legal expertise in leveraged finance

Understanding of debt structures

Ability to draft and negotiate loan documentation

Commercial acumen

Cultural competency

Education

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

Job description

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

• 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).

About You

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.

Benefits

• 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

Location & Employment

This is a full-time, permanent role based in our New York office. Salary Banding: $225,000 - $420,000 per annum. #LI-HYBRID