Leveraged Finance Associate

Dechert-LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 234,000 - 286,000; Full time

Job summary

Dechert LLP seeks a Leveraged Finance Associate with 3-6 years of leveraged finance experience to join our nationally ranked Global Finance group. Our team represents borrowers, lenders, issuers, equity investors, sponsors and agents across the capital structure, gaining real-time market insight from diverse deal perspectives.

Salary is $260,000+ commensurate with class year and experience. The role involves working with borrowers, lenders, and sponsors on complex transactions, including

Qualifications

• 3-6 years leveraged finance experience
• Experience representing borrowers and lenders in finance transactions
• Exposure to middle market lending and non-bank lenders preferred

Job description

Position(s) I am Applying for

Leveraged Finance Associate

We are seeking associates with 3-6 years of leveraged finance experience to join our nationally ranked Global Finance group. Our team represents borrowers, lenders, issuers, equity investors, sponsors, financial advisors and agents in every layer of the capital structure. Experiencing deals from all sides of the table gives our lawyers a real-time understanding of current market trends and deal terms. Our practice is recognized among the top law firms for Nationwide Banking & Finance by Chambers USA.

Salary is $260,000+ commensurate with class year and experience.

We are looking for:

• Substantive experience representing borrowers, lenders, private equity sponsors and/or agents in a full range of finance transactions, including domestic and cross-border acquisitions, dividend and other recapitalizations, and restructuring and reorganizations
• Exposure to middle market lending and representing alternative financiers, including business development companies (BDCs), hedge funds and other non-bank lenders is preferred
• Experience as a key member of deal teams, including responsibility of running key aspects of transactions, from due diligence through closing is ideal