Senior Leveraged Finance Partner - National Platform

Illapa Search Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Illapa Search Ltd is seeking an experienced Leveraged Finance Partner to join its national finance practice in New York. You will lead sponsor-backed leveraged finance transactions and advise financial institutions, private credit funds, and corporate borrowers on complex financing matters.

The ideal candidate has a substantial track record in cross-border financings, multi-lender facilities, intercreditor agreements, and strong leadership and client advisory skills. A J.D.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Leveraged Finance Partner or senior leveraged finance attorney at a leading national or New York-style law firm.
• Extensive experience advising financial institutions, private credit funds, BDCs, non-bank lenders, private equity sponsors, and/or corporate borrowers.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage sophisticated transactions and advise clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead sponsor-backed leveraged finance transactions, including acquisition financings and syndicated facilities.
• Advise clients on complex credit arrangements, intercreditor agreements, subordination, and multi-lender structures.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and contribute to national platform growth.

Skills

Leveraged finance experience

Sponsor-backed transactions

Leadership and advisory

Cross-border & multi-currency deals

Intercreditor & structures

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Illapa Search Ltd is seeking an experienced Leveraged Finance Partner to join its national finance practice in New York. You will lead sponsor-backed leveraged finance transactions and advise financial institutions, private credit funds, and corporate borrowers on complex financing matters.

The ideal candidate has a substantial track record in cross-border financings, multi-lender facilities, intercreditor agreements, and strong leadership and client advisory skills. A J.D.