Mid-Level Associate Attorney

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A law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Associate Attorney to join their corporate transaction practice group in New York City. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing a wide range of security and credit documents, and will play a crucial role in various corporate finance and merger and acquisition transactions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft, negotiate, and review security documents including pledge agreements and guarantee and collateral agreements.
• Draft, negotiate, and review credit agreements and ancillary transaction documents, such as officer’s certificates, resolutions, corporate authorizations, legal opinions, and UCC financing statements (UCC-1s and UCC-3s).
• Conduct change of control analysis for corporate clients’ existing debt facilities in merger and acquisition transactions.
• Draft deal structure consideration memorandums for clients involved in mergers, acquisitions, and bank finance transactions.
• Draft, negotiate, and review payoff letters related to the termination of loan and credit facilities in merger and acquisition transactions.
• Track and manage communications among parties, including subject matter experts, opposing counsel, clients, and counterparties.
• Maintain and update deal checklists to ensure all tasks and deadlines are met.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and clients to advance transaction processes.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent.
• Admitted to practice law in the State of New York.
• 2 years of experience drafting, negotiating, and reviewing security documents, credit agreements, and ancillary transaction documents.
• Experience with UCC filings (UCC-1s and UCC-3s) and conducting change of control analyses in M&A transactions.
• Proven ability to draft deal structure consideration memorandums and payoff letters.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to practice law in the State of New York.

Skills:

• Strong drafting, negotiating, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in handling complex security and credit documents.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to maintain detailed deal checklists and track communications effectively.
• Demonstrated experience in corporate finance and M&A transactions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306