A leading international law firm's Americas Banking practice is seeking strong mid-level and senior associates with substantive experience managing and negotiating debt finance transactions. The role spans domestic and cross-border financing work, with teams based across multiple offices, offering diverse exposure to multi-jurisdictional transactions across a wide range of industries.

The practice advises borrowers, lenders and other financial institutions on all aspects of debt-related transactions and financial structuring, including syndicated loans, leveraged buyouts, refinancing and structured finance. Associates work closely with finance partners and colleagues in other offices on internationally oriented bank finance and capital markets mandates.

As an associate, you will draft, review and negotiate commitment letters, term sheets and primary loan and security documentation, manage deal teams from initial discussions through closing and post-closing, lead due diligence and serve as the primary point of contact for clients, opposing counsel and other transactional legal teams. The role also involves mentoring and training junior team members, and continuing education and client development initiatives are part of the culture.

At least four years of debt finance experience
Preferred experience in sponsored finance, syndicated lending, acquisition/leveraged finance (borrower or lender side) and/or direct lending and private credit transactions
Strong academic credentials and excellent drafting skills
Project management experience and commercial acumen
Outstanding communication and time management skills, with the ability to stay calm under pressure across multiple projects and teams
Client-service focus, team orientation and strong judgment
Proactive, resourceful self-starter with intellectual curiosity
Fluency in English required; admitted to the bar and in good standing

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