Private Equity Debt Finance – Junior Associate

Goodwin Procter LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Procter LLP seeks a highly qualified junior associate to join our Debt Finance group. The role focuses on representing private equity sponsors and/or banks in connection with term and revolving loan facilities for leveraged buyouts, acquisitions, and corporate growth.

Candidates should have experience with credit agreements and collateral documents and be skilled in drafting and negotiating related deliverables.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting and negotiating credit and collateral documents.
• Experience representing lenders or sponsors in leveraged buyouts and acquisition financings.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities and outstanding academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Represent private equity sponsors and/or banks and private credit lenders in term and revolving loan facilities.
• Draft, review and negotiate credit agreements and related collateral documents and deliverables.

Skills

Credit agreements

Collateral agreements

Negotiation

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Private Equity Debt Finance – Junior Associate

Goodwin seeks a highly qualified junior associate to join our Debt Finance group. Specific experience to include representation of private equity sponsors and/or banks and private credit lenders in connection with term and revolving loan facilities for leveraged buyouts, acquisition financings, and corporate growth. Candidates should have experience working with credit agreements and commitment papers and drafting and negotiating related collateral agreements and deliverables.

Candidates applying for associate positions with Goodwin should have outstanding academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Relevant bar admission (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly) required.

At Goodwin, lawyers and professional staff alike reach across practice areas and geographies to work together in a collaborative, collegial and entrepreneurial atmosphere.