Leveraged Finance Associate Attorney (Fund Finance & Private Credit)
hace 25 días
New York
Job DescriptionLeveraged Finance Associate Attorney (Fund Finance & Private Credit) Location: Los Angeles or New York Position Type: Associate Direct Counsel is seeking a mid-to-senior level Leveraged Finance Associate to join a global AmLaw 100 firm. This role sits within a highly regarded finance group, with a particular focus on fund finance and private credit transactions. The team represents a sophisticated client base, including lead arrangers, direct lenders, subscription line lenders, NAV lenders, as well as borrowers and corporate issuers. Key Responsibilities • Advise clients on a range of complex finance transactions, including fund finance, private credit, leveraged finance, and related structured finance matters, • Draft, review, and negotiate credit agreements, commitment papers, and ancillary loan documentation, • Manage transactions from inception through closing, including due diligence, structuring, and execution, • Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to develop strategic, business-oriented solutions, • Conduct legal research and provide analytical support on transactional matters, • Maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and high-quality work productQualifications, • Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience in leveraged finance, fund finance, private credit, debt capital markets, and/or structured finance, • Experience at an AmLaw 100 firm strongly preferred, • JD from an accredited law school and admission to practice in the applicable jurisdiction, • Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills, • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentKey Skills & Attributes, • Strong business judgment and attention to detail, • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, • Client-focused mindset with a high level of professionalism, • Effective problem-solving and critical thinking skillsCompensation & Benefits, • Salary range: $310,000 – $390,000, depending on experience and qualifications, • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)Work Environment, • Hybrid schedule with regular in-office presence and flexibility for remote work