Associate

Debt Finance Associate — Finance & Banking

  • LocationMultiple US offices
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience1–3 PQE
  • Compensation$225k–$260k
  • PracticeFinance & Banking

An Am Law 100 firm

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Nationally distributed law firm has openings in its Debt Finance practice across U.S. offices for associates with early-career experience. You will work on leveraged and commercial lending matters, acquisition financings and related corporate work alongside deal teams.

The role involves drafting and negotiating loan documentation, preparing issues lists, supporting closings and coordinating with sponsors, lenders and other deal participants. The team handles a mix of lender- and borrower-side matters and frequently works on transactions involving private equity clients.

  • 1–3 years of transactional experience in debt finance, leveraged finance or lending; candidates with under one year should not apply.
  • Practical experience closing financings and drafting loan documents and issues lists.
  • Working knowledge of secured lending and Article 9; familiarity with acquisition financing (including commitment letters) and debt securities (high‑yield and/or convertible notes) preferred.
  • JD (or equivalent), strong academic record, training at a large law firm, excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters concurrently.

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