A nationally recognized law firm seeks a 4th–5th year associate to join its Leveraged Finance and Private Equity Finance team within a broader Finance practice. The role is open to candidates in multiple U.S. offices, with flexibility for exceptional candidates in other locations.

The team represents private equity sponsors, their portfolio companies, corporate borrowers, and debt providers across the full private equity investment lifecycle, including acquisition financings, growth financings, dividend recapitalizations, refinancings, and exits. The practice is known for efficient execution, deep market knowledge, and practical, business-oriented counsel.

The associate will take on meaningful responsibility across borrower-side debt financing transactions, working closely with Corporate/M&A and other practice groups on acquisition financings and related diligence and negotiations.

JD from an accredited law school
4–5 years of relevant leveraged finance or acquisition finance experience
Experience representing private equity sponsors and portfolio companies in borrower-side debt financings, including acquisition financings and dividend recapitalizations
Familiarity with deal terms, documentation conventions, and market practices across bilateral deals, club deals, bank loans, direct lending, and broadly syndicated loans
Drafting, negotiating, and structuring definitive loan documents, including commitment letters, credit agreements, intercreditor agreements, seller notes, legal opinions, and guaranty and security documents
Ability to independently manage transaction workstreams and coordinate closings
Strong academic credentials and excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and written communication skills
Admission to and good standing in the bar of the applicable office jurisdiction

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