Senior Finance Attorney — Lead Complex Transactions & Client Exposure

Orion Placement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation (strong)?

Discretionary bonuses

Hours-based bonuses

Job summary

Confidential Employer seeks an experienced finance attorney to manage and participate in sophisticated finance transactions. You will structure, negotiate, document, and close deals while representing lenders and borrowers in complex middle-market financing and acquisition transactions.

You will work directly with clients, analyze transaction structures, and collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices. A strong team mindset and US work authorization are essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• 5+ years of finance transactional experience.
• Active law license in the state where based.
• Significant experience structuring, documenting, and closing financing transactions.
• Experience with private equity acquisition financing, senior debt, mezzanine debt, leveraged finance, or similar transactions.
• Lender-side and/or borrower-side experience; experience representing both sides is strongly preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and business judgment.
• Motivated self-starter with a team-oriented mentality.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and clients.
• Permanent authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage and participate in all aspects of sophisticated finance transactions, including structuring, negotiation, documentation, and closing.
• Represent lenders and borrowers in complex middle-market financing and acquisition transactions.
• Work on private equity acquisition financing, senior debt, mezzanine debt, and other sophisticated financial transactions.
• Analyze transaction structures and negotiate complex financing documentation.
• Work directly with clients to understand objectives, address issues, and move transactions efficiently toward closing.
• Support transactions across a variety of industries and business sectors.
• Participate in business development activities and help strengthen client relationships.
• Delegate and supervise work performed by junior associates.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices and practice groups.
• Exercise independent judgment and take ownership of transactions and deadlines.
• Contribute to a collegial, team-oriented environment while continuing to develop your practice.

Skills

Finance transaction experience

Lender/borrower representation

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Confidential Employer seeks an experienced finance attorney to manage and participate in sophisticated finance transactions. You will structure, negotiate, document, and close deals while representing lenders and borrowers in complex middle-market financing and acquisition transactions.

You will work directly with clients, analyze transaction structures, and collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices. A strong team mindset and US work authorization are essential.