Leveraged Finance - Associate Attorney (Multi Office)

LEVERAGED FINANCE - ASSOCIATE ATTORNEYGlobal Finance Practice GroupLocation: Charlotte, NC\New York, NY\Philadelphia, PA\ Dallas, TXHYBRIDOur client, a global AmLaw 50 law firm, with a top-ranked Global Finance practice, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its Leveraged Finance team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work within a sophisticated, deal-driven practice that represents borrowers, lenders, issuers, private equity sponsors, and financial institutions across every layer of the capital structure. The team’s multi‑perspective approach provides attorneys with real-time insight into market trends, evolving deal terms, and complex financing structures in both domestic and cross-border transactions.Candidate ProfileJD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.Active Bar Admission in relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.3-6 years of substantive experience in leveraged financeSubstantive experience representing borrowers, lenders, private equity sponsors, and/or agents in a broad range of finance transactions, including acquisition financings, dividend and other recapitalizations, and restructuring and reorganizationsExposure to middle-market lending and representing alternative financiers, including business development companies (BDCs), hedge funds, and other non-bank lenders, preferredExperience serving as a key member of deal teams, with responsibility for managing significant aspects of transactions from due diligence through closingDemonstrated ability to manage complex workflows, balance competing priorities, and work effectively in fast-paced deal environmentsKey ResponsibilitiesRepresent borrowers, lenders, sponsors, and agents in a wide variety of leveraged finance transactions, including domestic and cross-border financingsDraft, review, and negotiate credit agreements, commitment papers, intercreditor agreements, and related financing documentationManage and coordinate due diligence, deal execution, and closing processes across multiple workstreamsAdvise clients on capital structure considerations, market terms, and transaction strategyCollaborate with colleagues across corporate, restructuring, and regulatory practices to deliver comprehensive client solutionsWhy Join Us?This opportunity offers the chance to join a highly regarded leveraged finance practice that is consistently recognized for excellence in banking and finance matters nationwide. Attorneys in this group benefit from exposure to complex, high-value transactions and meaningful responsibility early in their careers. The environment is collaborative, intellectually rigorous, and designed to support professional growth through hands-on experience, mentorship, and access to sophisticated clients and market-leading work.Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive Salary: $260,000+, commensurate with experience and class year.Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, extensive emotional health resource programs, social connectedness programs, 401(k) and retirement plans, generous PTO, parental leave, family concierge, commuter benefits, relocation allowance, professional development resources, and additional firm-sponsored programs.Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript for consideration.Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#LI-HYBRID#LI-TP1#LI-MR1#LI-DP1