Banking & Private Credit Associate

About the Role The Latham Banking Practice in Houston is seeking associates with a minimum of two years of general finance, acquisition finance, leveraged finance, and/or private credit experience to join our cutting edge and constantly growing team. Our clients are borrowers, sponsors, arrangers/bank lenders, and direct lenders. Candidates with experience in energy & infrastructure are preferred. This is a high growth practice with a supportive, collegial culture that continues to expand every year. Benefits Investing in the well-being of our lawyers and staff is among the firm’s highest priorities. Through our “LiveWell Latham” program, we offer best‑in‑class benefits and comprehensive resources designed to support you and your loved ones through all life’s moments — from building a family and taking care of loved ones, to managing your health and saving for the future. Pay Range Associate Base Salary Discretionary bonuses may be available depending on application circumstances and position. Class of US Payroll 2026 $225,000 2025 $225,000 2024 $235,000 2023 $260,000 2022 $310,000 2021 $365,000 2020 $390,000 2019 $420,000 2018 $435,000 Equal Opportunity Employment Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. We periodically provide demographic data to legal publications, bar associations, civic and community organizations, and in some instances, to local, state, and federal government agencies as required by law or contract. So that the firm can provide this information accurately, we request that you consider self‑identifying. Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws. City‑Specific Fair Chance Policies Los Angeles: Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Massachusetts: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. An employer that violates this law may be subject to fines and/or a private right of action for $500 in statutory damages “for each such violation,” among other things. #J-18808-Ljbffr Latham & Watkins LLP