Finance Associate
Location: Boston, Denver, or New York
Experience: 3–6 Years
Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Finance Associate to join its nationally recognized Finance Practice. This is an outstanding opportunity to work on sophisticated lending and finance transactions representing financial institutions, private equity sponsors, and corporate borrowers in complex domestic and cross-border matters.
What You'll Work On:
- Representing banks, institutional lenders, and borrowers in secured lending transactions
- Advising on leveraged finance, syndicated lending, and sponsor finance transactions
- Drafting and negotiating loan agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, commitment papers, and closing documentation
- Managing transactions from structuring through closing
- Collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary legal teams on sophisticated financing matters
- Building strong client relationships while taking increasing responsibility on complex transactions
What We're Looking For:
- 3–6 years of finance or commercial lending experience at a law firm
- Experience representing lenders and/or borrowers in secured lending transactions
- Background in leveraged finance, syndicated lending, sponsor finance, or other commercial lending matters preferred
- Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
- Excellent business judgment and client relationship skills
- Ability to independently manage sophisticated transactional matters
- Team-oriented with a strong work ethic and entrepreneurial mindset
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active bar admission in the jurisdiction of practice or eligibility to waive in
Why This Role Stands Out:
- Opportunity to work on sophisticated financing transactions for leading financial institutions and corporate clients
- Broad exposure to leveraged finance, syndicated lending, and sponsor-backed transactions
- Collaborative environment with nationally recognized finance attorneys
- Structured mentorship, sponsorship, and professional development programs
- Clear path for long-term career advancement within a premier international platform
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, generous parental leave, wellness programs, professional development resources, and flexible time off.
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance attorney seeking sophisticated transactional work, direct client exposure, and long-term career growth within a premier global finance practice.
