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Banking & Finance Associate Attorney - NY, LA, SF

$260k - $390k

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BANKING & FINANCE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Our client, a prestigious Amlaw 50 firm, is seeking a highly motivated Banking & Finance Associate Attorney to join its sophisticated and expanding Banking & Finance practice. This opportunity offers exposure to a wide range of complex domestic and cross-border financing transactions, working alongside a collaborative team known for its technical excellence and client-focused approach.

The ideal candidate will contribute to high-value matters across private credit, structured finance, syndicated lending, distressed financings, receivables financings, and growth capital transactions, representing both lenders and borrowers.

Candidate Profile:

  • JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
  • Active Bar Admission in applicable jurisdiction, in good standing.
  • 4-6 years of substantive experience in structured finance and secured lending at a major law firm.
  • Experience representing credit funds and other lenders, and/or borrowers and sponsors in a broad range of financings, including receivables financings and other structured credit deals, private credit lending, distressed financings and syndicated facilities.
  • Familiarity with structured credit, receivables financings, distressed financings, and growth capital transactions.
  • Experience collaborating with clients in the private credit and special situations space, focusing on liability management through receivables financing and other structures designed to provide liquidity to financially distressed companies.
  • Strong client service orientation with the ability to manage multiple matters efficiently.
  • Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
  • Large law firm experience strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Represent credit funds and other lenders and/or borrowers and sponsors in domestic and international financing transactions.
  • Draft and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and related transaction documentation.
  • Support transactions involving receivables financings and other structured credit deals, private credit, syndicated credit facilities, structured finance, and distressed situations.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across offices and practice groups to deliver seamless client service.
  • Manage deal execution from initial diligence through closing.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to work with a premier Banking & Finance team that advises leading financial institutions, private credit sponsors, and corporate borrowers on complex and high-profile transactions. Attorneys benefit from a collegial culture, meaningful mentorship, and hands-on responsibility, supported by robust training programs and professional development resources. The firm is committed to fostering long-term career growth in a dynamic, innovative environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Annual base salary range of $260,000-$390,000, as determined by experience and market factors.
  • Eligibility for performance-based bonuses.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k) plan, industry-leading parental leave benefits, child and elder care, pet insurance, flexible time off program, wellness programs, paid holidays, and additional perks.

Application Requirements:

Ready to make an impact? Submit your resume, cover letter indicating your preferred office location, and law school transcript.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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