Debt Finance Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is seeking a Debt Finance Associate Attorney to join a highly respected Am Law firm. Location

Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Milwaukee, WI; New York, NY; or Salt Lake City, UT

Overview

Direct Counsel is partnering with a top-tier Am Law firm to identify a talented Debt Finance Associate to join its Finance Practice Group. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of sophisticated debt finance transactions in a collaborative, nationally recognized practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Support a broad range of debt finance transactions from inception through closing
• Draft, review, and negotiate credit agreements, loan documents, and related ancillary materials
• Advise clients on credit facilities and other complex financing arrangements
• Collaborate closely with partners and cross-functional teams to efficiently advance transactions
• Manage day-to-day deal execution, including coordinating diligence and closing processes
• Maintain direct client contact and contribute to relationship development

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of debt finance transactional experience (lender-side, borrower-side, or both)
• Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated client service orientation and sound professional judgment
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Active bar membership in good standing (or ability to obtain admission in the relevant jurisdiction)

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $260,000 – $390,000, depending on experience and other factors
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Adoption assistance
  • Backup dependent care