Private Equity Debt Finance – Junior Associate

Goodwin Procter LLP; Valley (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Procter LLP seeks a highly qualified junior associate to join our Debt Finance group, focusing on term and revolving loan facilities for leveraged buyouts and acquisition financings. The candidate will work with credit agreements, commitment papers, and related collateral documents, demonstrating strong written and verbal skills.

Applicants should have outstanding academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Qualifications

• Experience with credit agreements and related collateral documents.
• Experience representing private equity sponsors and/or banks/lenders in leveraged buyouts and acquisition financings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and outstanding academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate credit agreements and collateral documents.
• Review and negotiate commitment papers and related deliverables.
• Collaborate with sponsors, banks, and lenders to close financing transactions.

Skills

Debt Finance

Private Equity

Credit Agreements

Loan Documentation

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Bar Admission

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.