Finance Associate Attorney (Private Credit & Debt Finance)

Finance AssociateDirect Counsel is seeking a Finance Associate to join a premier Finance practice in New York. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with sophisticated financing experience who is looking to work on private credit transactions, syndicated financings, acquisition financings, liability management transactions, and special situations matters.The ideal candidate will have strong debt finance experience and an interest in representing private equity sponsors, lenders, borrowers, private credit funds, and other financial institutions on complex financing transactions.ResponsibilitiesAdvise lenders, borrowers, private equity sponsors, and financial institutions on financing transactionsStructure, negotiate, and document: Private credit transactionsSyndicated credit facilitiesAcquisition financingsLiability management transactionsSpecial situations financingsSecured lending arrangementsDraft and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, guarantees, and related financing documentsConduct financing due diligence and manage transaction executionSupport private equity-sponsored acquisitions and strategic transactionsAnalyze capital structures and financing alternativesWork closely with corporate, restructuring, and private equity teams on multidisciplinary mattersManage transactions from inception through closingQualificationsJ.D. from an accredited law schoolLaw school class years 2017–2022Experience in private credit and syndicated debt financeExperience representing lenders, borrowers, or bothStrong drafting and negotiation skillsExperience managing complex financing transactionsExcellent analytical, organizational, and communication abilitiesStrong business judgment and client-service orientationOutstanding academic credentialsPreferred ExperiencePrivate equity acquisition financeLiability management transactionsSpecial situations financeSponsor-side or lender-side financing workCompensation & BenefitsSalary range: $260,000 – $435,000Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and other operational considerationsDiscretionary performance-based bonus opportunitiesComprehensive healthcare benefitsRetirement benefitsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Paid vacation and sick timeParental leaveBasic life insuranceWhy This OpportunityJoin a market-leading finance practiceWork on sophisticated private credit and syndicated finance transactionsRepresent premier private equity sponsors, lenders, borrowers, and investment fundsGain exposure to liability management and special situations transactionsSignificant client interaction and responsibilityStrong mentorship, professional development, and long-term career advancement opportunitiesDirect Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.