Mid-Level Private Equity Debt Finance Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Boston, MA is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Private Equity debt finance group. The role emphasizes handling sponsor-side and lender-side transactions, including leveraged buyouts and growth financings.

The candidate should have a solid transactional background and be prepared to expand experience in private credit and sponsor finance, with Massachusetts Bar admission or eligibility.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Massachusetts Bar admission or eligibility.
• Experience in debt finance with sponsor or lender focus.

Responsibilities

• Represent sponsors, banks, and private credit institutions in complex finance transactions.
• Structure and negotiate leveraged financing deals, including acquisition financings and growth capital arrangements.
• Draft and revise key transaction documentation, such as commitment letters, credit agreements, intercreditor agreements, and security instruments.
• Coordinate with internal teams and opposing counsel to ensure timely closings.
• Provide ongoing counsel to clients on debt compliance, structuring considerations, and risk management.
• Conduct due diligence and risk assessment on transactional matters.

Skills

Debt finance

Credit documents

Negotiation

Transactional diligence

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Title

Mid-Level Private Equity Debt Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A prominent law firm in Boston, MA is seeking a mid-level associate attorney to join its Private Equity group with a strong emphasis on debt finance transactions. This position offers a unique opportunity to support high-profile sponsor-side and lender-side transactions involving leveraged buyouts, growth financings, and acquisition-related lending. The role is ideal for a candidate with a solid transactional background looking to expand their experience in private credit and sponsor finance.

Duties

• Represent private equity sponsors, banks, and private credit institutions in complex finance transactions
• Structure and negotiate leveraged financing deals, including acquisition financings and growth capital arrangements
• Draft and revise key transaction documentation, such as commitment letters, credit agreements, intercreditor agreements, and security instruments
• Coordinate with internal teams and opposing counsel to ensure timely closings
• Provide ongoing counsel to clients on debt compliance, structuring considerations, and risk management
• Conduct due diligence and risk assessment on transactional matters

Requirements

• Experience practicing in debt finance, with a focus on sponsor or lender representation
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating credit and collateral documents
• Familiarity with leveraged lending structures and private credit markets
• Strong business judgment and attention to transactional detail
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams under tight deadlines

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar or eligibility to promptly secure admission

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Team-oriented with a proactive and client-service mindset
• Ability to handle negotiations independently with poise and professionalism

Job Location

Boston, MA