Finance Associate Attorney (Debt Finance & Acquisition Finance)
$260k - $390kDirect Counsel
Job Description
Job Description
Direct Counsel is seeking a Finance Associate to join a premier Finance practice in Houston. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with debt finance experience who is looking to work on sophisticated financing transactions involving private equity sponsors, corporate borrowers, lenders, and energy-sector clients.
The ideal candidate will have experience handling debt finance matters, with exposure to acquisition financings and a strong interest in complex financing transactions.
Responsibilities- Advise borrowers, lenders, private equity sponsors, and corporate clients on financing transactions
- Structure, negotiate, and document:
- Debt financings
- Acquisition financings
- Secured lending transactions
- Corporate finance transactions
- Draft and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, guarantees, and related financing documents
- Support private equity-sponsored acquisition transactions
- Conduct financing due diligence and manage transaction execution
- Work closely with corporate, private equity, restructuring, and energy attorneys on multidisciplinary matters
- Advise clients on financing structures and market terms
- Manage transactions from inception through closing
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Law school class years 2020–2023
- Debt finance experience at a peer law firm
- Experience with secured lending and financing transactions
- Private equity acquisition finance experience preferred
- Experience with oil and gas or broader energy-sector transactions preferred
- Experience representing borrowers is welcomed
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication abilities
- Ability to manage sophisticated transactions and client relationships
- Strong academic credentials
- Salary range: $260,000 – $390,000
- Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and other operational considerations
- Discretionary performance-based bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Parental leave
- Basic life insurance
- Join a sophisticated and growing Finance practice
- Work on complex debt finance and acquisition finance transactions
- Gain exposure to private equity-sponsored deals and energy-sector financings
- Significant client contact and hands-on responsibility
- Collaborate with leading finance, corporate, private equity, and energy attorneys
- Strong opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth
Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.
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