Associates, Leveraged Finance-New York

Posted 06 October 2020
LocationNew York
Job type Permanent
ReferenceJ250

Job description

Opportunity to work with a great Partner who is very supportive to his Associates. The team are seeking associates with 3 to 6 years of leveraged finance experience to join the nationally-ranked Global Finance group. The team represents borrowers, lenders, issuers, equity investors, sponsors, financial advisors and agents in every layer of the capital structure. Experiencing deals from all sides of the table gives lawyers a real-time understanding of current market trends and deal terms. The practice is recognized among the top law firms for Nationwide Banking & Finance by Chambers USA. 

Requirements: 

· Experience representing borrowers, lenders, private equity sponsors and/or agents in a full range of finance transactions, including domestic and cross-border acquisitions, dividend and other recapitalizations, and restructuring and reorganizations

· Exposure to middle market lending and representing alternative financiers, including business development companies (BDCs), hedge funds and other non-bank lenders is helpful

· Experience as a key member of deal teams, including responsibility of running key aspects of transactions, from due diligence through closing is preferred 

· There is flexibility on GPA averages and Law School if you can demonstrate a great first year in Law School and have a positive/proactive approach.