Mid-Level Debt & Leveraged Finance Associate

A&O Shearman; New York (NY); On-site; USD 365,000 - 435,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Paid leave

Health insurance

Life insurance

Accident insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A&O Shearman seeks a mid-level associate for its Debt Finance team in New York. The role centers on syndicated financing and broader debt finance transactions, reporting to New York partners and collaborating with teams across the U.S. and abroad.

Applicants should have 4–7 years of experience in debt and leveraged finance from a major law firm, with strong drafting and review skills for credit agreements and commitment papers. The position offers a discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in debt finance at a major law firm.
• Experience in debt and leveraged finance.
• Strong drafting and review of credit agreements.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on banking and finance matters, with a focus on syndicated financing.
• Coordinate with teams across the U.S. and abroad.
• Report to New York debt finance partners.

Skills

Debt finance

Syndicated financing

Leveraged finance

Credit agreements drafting

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Overview

• A&O Shearman is seeking a mid-level associate for its Debt Finance team.
• This position is based in the New York office.
• Candidates should have 4-7 years of experience (JD 2021-2018) in debt finance.
• Prior experience in debt and leveraged finance from a major law firm is essential.
• Core responsibilities involve advising clients on various banking and finance matters, with a focus on syndicated financing and broader debt finance transactions.
• Strong experience in drafting and reviewing leveraged finance commitment papers and credit agreements is required.
• The associate will report directly to New York debt finance partners and collaborate with teams across the U.S. and abroad.
• The salary range for this role is $365,000 to $435,000, dependent on JD year.
• Benefits include a discretionary bonus, paid leave, health, life, accident, and disability insurance, and a 401(k) plan.