Job Title: Leveraged Finance Associate

Location: New York, NY, Charlotte, NC or Washington, DC

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: 2+ years

About the Firm: The firm is a prestigious and long-established presence in the legal industry, renowned for its expertise in various practice areas including capital markets, corporate, finance, financial regulatory, financial restructuring, litigation, and real estate. With offices in major financial hubs such as Charlotte, London, New York, and Washington, DC, the firm has built a reputation for excellence and innovation since its founding in 1792. The firm values professional development, offering comprehensive training programs and maintaining a fair 2,000 billable hour requirement, which includes 100 hours for pro bono, diversity efforts, and other qualified work.

Role Overview: The Leveraged Finance group is seeking lateral associates with at least two years of experience representing banks, private credit lenders, and/or borrowers in connection with complex lending transactions. This includes syndicated and bilateral credit facilities, acquisition financings, and other leveraged and investment-grade lending transactions. This role is ideal for driven and motivated individuals who are eager to add immediate value in a dynamic and expanding client-facing practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent banks, private credit lenders, and borrowers in complex lending transactions.
• Draft and negotiate primary deal documents for syndicated and bilateral credit facilities, acquisition financings, and other leveraged lending transactions.
• Manage deals from inception to closing, including coordinating teams and handling client communications.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory developments, and legal precedents impacting leveraged finance.

Qualifications:

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the relevant state Bar.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in leveraged finance, representing banks, private credit lenders, and/or borrowers.
• Proven experience in running deals, managing teams, and drafting primary deal documents.
• Strong analytical and drafting skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Located in, or willing to relocate to, Charlotte, NC.

Salary: The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $235,000 to $435,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, and, if applicable, the location from which the applicant will be performing the job.