Senior Covenants Lawyer — Leveraged Finance (Remote)

Watershed Ventures; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Flexible working model

Dynamic collaborative environment

Job summary

Watershed Ventures is seeking an experienced leveraged loans lawyer to join their Global Covenants team in New York, with the option to work fully remote. The role involves analyzing credit agreements and providing actionable insights to capital markets, alongside responsibilities in client engagement and industry representation.

Ideal candidates will have 6+ years in leveraged finance, exceptional legal skills, and a strong commercial acumen. Watershed offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for career growth, autonomy, and a flexible working model.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in leveraged finance, especially leveraged loans/private debt.
• Ability to analyze complex documentation and uncover insights.
• Proven history of delivering high-quality legal analysis within deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze credit agreements and provide actionable insights.
• Engage with market participants and represent the company at events.
• Collaborate with experts to produce industry-leading covenant analysis.

Skills

Legal technical skills

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Multi-tasking ability

Education

Qualified to practice New York law

Job description

Watershed Ventures is seeking an experienced leveraged loans lawyer to join their Global Covenants team in New York, with the option to work fully remote. The role involves analyzing credit agreements and providing actionable insights to capital markets, alongside responsibilities in client engagement and industry representation.

Ideal candidates will have 6+ years in leveraged finance, exceptional legal skills, and a strong commercial acumen. Watershed offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for career growth, autonomy, and a flexible working model.