Banking & Finance Associate

Overview The role focuses on transactional lending, with a preference for leveraged-lending matters. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating commitment papers, term sheets, credit agreements, and security documents. The firm prefers candidates with experience in direct lending, private equity sponsor-side matters, or working for banks and lending counsel. Posting details The Opportunity Our New York office is looking for a Banking and Finance associate with two to five years of experience in transactional lending, preferably leveraged-lending. The position will involve both drafting and negotiating commitment papers, terms sheets, credit agreements and security documents. Prior experience performing these duties is helpful. Preference for an associate that has direct lending or private equity sponsor-side experience, experience working for banks and lending counsel is also helpful. Applicants must be admitted to the New York Bar. Compensation: Salary range is $235,000 – $310,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. Team Finance & Restructuring Working Pattern Full time Location New York Contract type Permanent Contract We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding. HerbertSmithFreehillsKramerisanequalopportunityemployer.Thefirmiscommittedtocreatingandmaintainingaworkplaceinwhichallemployeeshaveanopportunitytoparticipateandcontributetothesuccessofthebusinessandarevaluedfortheirskills,experience,anduniqueperspectives.Thefirmdoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,color,creed,religion,sex,nationalorigin,veteranstatus,mentalorphysicalhandicapordisability,age,citizenshipstatus,alienage,ancestry,maritalstatus,sexualorientation,genderidentity,orexpressionoranyothercriteriaprohibitedunderapplicablefederal,stateorlocallaw. #J-18808-Ljbffr