Private Credit Associate | Multiple Offices: Chicago, IL / Charlotte, NC / Dallas, TX / Los Ang[...]

Private Credit Associate | Multiple Offices: Chicago, IL / Charlotte, NC / Dallas, TX / Los Angeles, CA + additional locations | $225,000–$420,000 Base + Bonus | Am Law 100 Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded Am Law 100 global full-service law firm seeking a Private Credit Associate to join its Multiple Offices: Chicago, IL / Charlotte, NC / Dallas, TX / Los Angeles, CA + additional locations platform. This opportunity offers sophisticated secured, syndicated and leveraged finance transactions for borrowers, lenders, private-equity sponsors and financial institutions within a nationally recognised debt finance and lending practice. The successful attorney will work closely with partners and senior attorneys, take ownership of substantive matters and gain exposure to high-value work, important clients and cross-practice collaboration. Company Highlights

• Am Law 100 global full-service platform with sophisticated domestic and cross-border capabilities.
• Recognised practice strength across debt finance and lending and related corporate, regulatory or litigation disciplines.
• Established team advising borrowers, lenders, private-equity sponsors and financial institutions on complex, high-value matters.
• Collaborative and partner-led environment offering meaningful associate responsibility.
• Structured mentoring, practical training and individual career-development support.
• Strong commitment to professional development, wellbeing, inclusion, innovation and pro bono work.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out This is an opportunity to join a well-established debt finance and lending practice offering:

• Sophisticated secured, syndicated and leveraged finance transactions for borrowers, lenders, private-equity sponsors and financial institutions.
• Meaningful ownership of substantive workstreams and increasing responsibility based on experience.
• Direct access to partners, senior attorneys and clients.
• Opportunities to deepen technical, commercial and strategic experience within a recognised debt finance and lending practice.
• A credible platform for long-term progression and advancement.

The Role The successful attorney will support and lead key components of debt finance and lending matters, including:

• Represent lenders, borrowers and sponsors in secured and unsecured financing transactions.
• Draft and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, intercreditor arrangements and ancillary materials.
• Manage due diligence, closing checklists and transaction processes across syndicated, leveraged and asset-based facilities.
• Work directly with clients, counterparties and specialist teams on complex financing matters.
• Coordinate with attorneys and professionals across related practice areas and offices.

The role offers direct collaboration with partners, senior attorneys and clients, together with increasing responsibility and opportunities to take ownership of important workstreams. Ideal Candidate Profile The firm is seeking an attorney with:

• Approximately 3–5 years of substantive debt finance and lending experience.
• Experience handling secured, syndicated and leveraged finance transactions for sophisticated clients.
• Strong drafting, analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage multiple workstreams, meet demanding deadlines and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Strong academic credentials and experience in a sophisticated law-firm environment.
• Admission in the relevant office jurisdiction, or eligibility to waive in promptly, is required.

Compensation and Benefits The anticipated base salary range is $225,000–$420,000, depending on class year, experience, location, qualifications and other relevant factors. The firm also offers bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement and 401(k) benefits.
• Paid time off and firm holidays.
• Parental and family-care benefits.
• Professional-development and continuing legal education support.
• Wellbeing resources and pro bono opportunities.

Location and Working Arrangement The position is available in Chicago, IL / Charlotte, NC / Dallas, TX / Los Angeles, CA / New York, NY / Washington, DC. Working arrangements are governed by the firm's current office policy and may vary by office, team, client and business requirements. Candidates must be admitted in the relevant jurisdiction or be eligible to obtain admission within the required timeframe. #J-18808-Ljbffr Watts & Associates Recruitment