Mid-Level Debt Finance Associate Attorney

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Job Overview: A law firm in New York City is seeking a skilled Mid-Level Debt Finance Associate Attorney to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing various aspects of debt finance transactions, from initial discussions through closing and post-closing matters. This position requires a candidate with a strong academic background, excellent communication skills, and a proactive mindset.

Job Details:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commitment letters, term sheets, primary loan and security documentation, and ancillary deliverables.
• Preparation and review of issues lists and summary grids.
• Conducting legal research based on client needs.
• Managing deal teams and processes throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Managing and conducting due diligence processes.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, and other transactional legal teams.
• Assisting clients with ongoing deal administration, including joinders, amendments, interpretive questions, and collateral matters.
• Providing direct assistance to senior lawyers on the day-to-day provision of legal services to international and domestic corporate clients.
• Attending and presenting educational seminars.
• Exercising good judgment in internal and external written and verbal communications.
• Mentoring and training junior team members.
• Participation in continuing education classes and client development initiatives.

Requirements:

• 3 years of debt finance experience.
• Preferred experience in sponsored finance, syndicated lending, acquisition/leveraged finance (either borrower or lender side), and/or direct lending and private credit transactions.
• Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, with a creative mindset.
• Commercial and business awareness.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Strong time management skills, and ability to handle pressure while managing multiple projects.
• Excellent drafting skills.
• Driven by professional growth.
• Strong professional presence.
• Client service focus.
• Team player with strong judgment.
• Proactive, resourceful, take initiative, and a self-starter.
• Fluency in English is required; fluency in Spanish is a plus.
• Admitted to the Bar and in good standing.

Job Location: New York City, NY

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