Associate / Attorney - Corporate Debt

Job Description

Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded Am Law 100 full service firm with Chambers ranked corporate practices seeking a Finance Associate Corporate Debt to join its New York, NY office.

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This finance platform offers direct access to sophisticated syndicated lending and secured transactions for major private equity sponsors and other high value borrowers. You will work in a closely integrated team that combines an Am Law corporate platform with direct partner access, meaningful responsibility on complex facilities, and a clear runway to long term advancement.

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Company Highlights

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• Join an Am Law 100 ranked firm recognized by leading directories for national corporate and litigation strength
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• Advise on complex corporate and finance matters for major financial institutions and large corporates on high value transactions
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• Benefit from a national and international platform with offices across the United States and key global financial centers
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• Work in a collaborative, mentorship focused culture offering early client exposure and regular partner interaction
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• Access structured training, leadership development, and a strong pro bono and diversity commitment supporting long term career growth
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The Role

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• Represent borrowers in syndicated lending and other commercial finance transactions within a dedicated corporate debt team
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• Handle secured transactions, including asset based and cash flow credit facilities for sponsored and non sponsored borrowers
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• Draft, review, and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, ancillary finance documentation, and closing deliverables
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• Coordinate deal execution across lenders, sponsors, portfolio companies, and internal practice groups on multiple concurrent matters
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• Work closely with partners on complex structures, gaining substantive ownership of transactions and client relationships
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Ideal Candidate Profile

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The firm is seeking a Finance Associate Corporate Debt with:

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• Substantive experience as a finance associate handling syndicated lending and commercial finance transactions
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• Experience with secured transactions and borrower side private equity sponsored and non sponsored credit facilities
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• Admission to the New York or California bar, or eligibility to gain admission promptly
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• Excellent academic credentials from a law school ranked in the top 50
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• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple transactions in the New York office
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Compensation & Benefits

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• $225,000 to $310,000 base salary, depending on experience
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• Performance based bonus opportunity in line with Am Law 100 peers
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• Comprehensive health benefits typically including medical, dental, and vision coverage
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• Paid time off and firm recognized holidays
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• Retirement savings program consistent with large firm market practice
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