Senior Associate, Private Equity Debt Finance

SteveRecruiter, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 435,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

FSA/HSA

Commuter benefits

Long-term care

Job summary

A premier AmLaw 50 law firm is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney to join its Debt Finance Practice Group. The role focuses on high-value debt financing transactions for private equity sponsors, banks, and private credit lenders, across leveraged buyouts and acquisitions.

The position offers a hybrid work model with strong mentorship, exposure to complex deals, and clear paths for advancement in a collaborative, global platform.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with strong academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction or eligibility to obtain admission.
• 3–8 years of experience representing PE sponsors, banks, or private credit lenders in leveraged finance.

Responsibilities

• Represent PE sponsors and financial institutions in sophisticated debt finance transactions.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage financing documents including credit agreements and security documents.
• Advise on structuring and execution of senior, mezzanine, and unitranche facilities.
• Collaborate with PE, M&A, tax, and restructuring teams to support transactions.
• Lead term sheet negotiations through closing.

Skills

Deal experience

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

A premier AmLaw 50 law firm is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney to join its Debt Finance Practice Group. The role focuses on high-value debt financing transactions for private equity sponsors, banks, and private credit lenders, across leveraged buyouts and acquisitions.

The position offers a hybrid work model with strong mentorship, exposure to complex deals, and clear paths for advancement in a collaborative, global platform.