Leveraged Finance/Private Credit Senior Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Senior Associate in Dallas with 5-7 years of leveraged finance/private credit experience to join our Finance & Financial Services practice. The successful candidate will represent financial institutions and private credit funds in complex transactions, including multi-lender facilities and structured solutions, with direct client interaction and transaction management.

The role requires strong drafting skills, commercial awareness, and a proven track record in

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' experience in leveraged finance/private credit at a national firm.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Bar admission in FL, NY, MA, IL, GA, NC, TX or eligibility to become licensed.
• Residence in the Dallas area required at or prior to hire.
• Strong drafting skills and commercial awareness.
• Big-law training and experience with sophisticated deals.

Responsibilities

• Manage sponsor-backed acquisition financings, including cross-border and multi-currency deals.
• Handle cash-flow and asset-based lending, including senior and revolvers.
• Oversee multi-lender facilities and intercreditor arrangements.
• Negotiate mezzanine debt, preferred equity co-investments, and structured solutions.
• Conduct liability management transactions, including covenant resets and amendments.
• Lead amend-and-extend transactions, refinancings, and recapitalizations.

Skills

Communication

Client management

Judgment

Independent work

Big-law training

Deals experience

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Bar admission in relevant jurisdictions preferred

Job description

Job OverviewA law firm seeks a Senior Associate with 5-7 years of experience to join its Finance & Financial Services practice in Dallas. The candidate will represent financial institutions and private credit funds in complex transactions, including multi-lender facilities and structured solutions. The role involves direct client interaction and transaction management in a dynamic environment.

Duties

• Manage sponsor-backed acquisition financings, including cross-border and multi-currency deals.
• Handle cash-flow and asset-based lending, including senior and superpriority revolvers.
• Oversee multi-lender facilities and intercreditor arrangements.
• Negotiate mezzanine debt, preferred equity co-investments, and structured solutions.
• Conduct liability management transactions, including covenant resets and amendments.
• Lead amend-and-extend transactions, refinancings, and recapitalizations.

Requirements

• 5-7 years' experience in leveraged finance/private credit at a national firm.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Bar admission in FL, NY, MA, IL, GA, NC, TX, or eligibility to become licensed.
• Residence in the Dallas area required at or prior to hire.
• Familiarity with LMEs, unitranche structures, and sponsor finance terms.
• Strong drafting skills and commercial awareness.
• Big-law training and experience with sophisticated deals.

Education

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in one or more specified jurisdictions preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Strong judgment and ability to manage workstreams independently.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.