Finance Attorney (Senior Associate)-Structured Finance

New York, NY

Summary

Premier, global, law firm has an immediate need for a highly qualified Senior Associate with 6+ years of experience representing Lenders in Structured Finance transactions and securitizations to join their growing Finance Group in the New York Office.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience representing private credit lenders in secured financing transactions in middle market sponsored and non-sponsored secured lending transactions, including cash flow financings, leveraged buyouts and recapitalizations, encompassing both senior and junior capital facilities. Experience with restructurings, cross-border transactions and asset-based financings is a plus.  Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating commitment papers, term sheets, credit agreements, collateral documents, intercreditor agreements, and generally leading and supervising all aspects of lending transactions.   

Finance Practice Group

The co-chair of the Finance practice group, states “associates in the Finance group have the opportunity to work on complex and fast paced financing transactions, together with a diverse group of smart and collaborative colleagues.”  

Qualifications

• You have six (6)+ years of big law firm asset-based finance experience representing private credit funds and direct lenders in secured finance transactions. Experience with cross-border transactions, restructurings and workouts, and familiarity with intercreditor arrangements is a plus.
• You are experienced in managing components of transactions independently.
• You are a highly-motivated and proactive team player with a results-oriented work ethic, strong interpersonal skills and demonstrable client relationship skills.
• You are a member of the State Bar of New York.
• Strong academic credentials and strong prior Big Law work experience required. 

Own Your Career

Firm empowers its lawyers at every level to take ownership of their careers and is transparent about what it takes to succeed and advance at the firm. The firm’s commitment to our attorneys’ growth extends throughout their careers. A best-in-class and transparent framework for success, provides associates with clear and consistent expectations at every experience level.

The Firm’s mentoring and sponsorship programs, takes a holistic approach to professional growth. By encouraging collaboration and leveraging insight across departments and geography, and over the course of each attorney’s career, Firm creates a support system dynamic enough to respond to the changing needs of all of their attorneys as they grow and develop.

Firm’s dedicated Center for Career Advancement, offers services such as career visioning, crafting communication materials, executive presence resources, interview techniques, and networking skills. 

Benefits

• A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options, backup child and elder care, and more.
• Tax free health accounts: HSA and FSA.
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans.
• Global wellness program, including free access to health care advocates, Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and Calm apps.
• Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements.
• Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration, and up to two professional associations. Additional bar memberships may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
• Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel to assist with identifying pro bono organizations and matters to work with.
• Matching gift programs for law school and charitable organization donations. 

Compensation

Where required by law, salary ranges are stated below. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, health/welfare benefits (including parental, adoption, and fertility benefits), flexible time off, and paid holidays. The range displayed is specifically for positions performed in those cities/states and may vary based on factors including but not limited to the following: market data and ranges; an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience (including class year); and certain degrees, licensing, and certifications. 

New York, NY annual salary range: $390,000.00- $435,000.00, plus bonus. 

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