Location: New York, NY

Compensation: Base Salary range of $365,000 to $420,000, with potential adjustments based on location and seniority. Includes an excellent benefits package and performance-based incentives.

Schedule: Full-time, Direct-Hire, with a minimum requirement of 1,850 hours annually billed.

We are seeking a seasoned legal professional to join a leading finance division, specializing in Leveraged Credit and Private Finance. This role is ideal for an attorney with a keen understanding of the global credit markets, ready to tackle complex financial transactions within a high-performance culture that fosters long-term professional growth and client engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the legal structuring of sponsor-backed acquisition financings, including international and multi-currency deals.
• Draft and negotiate documentation for unitranche, senior-stretch, and first-out/last-out credit facilities.
• Oversee the entire spectrum of syndicated debt offerings and asset-based lending across various industries.
• Provide counsel on liability management transactions, such as uptier exchanges and covenant resets.
• Advise on subordinated debt, mezzanine finance, and structured preferred equity co-investments.
• Navigate complex refinancings, recapitalizations, and amend-and-extend transactions for portfolio companies.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited institution with an exemplary academic record.
• Active Bar membership in good standing in one of the following states: New York, Florida, Massachusetts, Illinois, Georgia, North Carolina, or Texas.
• Five to seven years of substantive leveraged finance or private credit experience at a top-tier national or international law firm.
• Proven success in independently managing complex debt transactions from inception to close.
• Exceptional skills in drafting credit agreements and intercreditor arrangements.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in a high-pressure "New York style" BigLaw finance setting.
• In-depth knowledge of sponsor-backed finance market terms and evolving liability management strategies.
• Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to convey complex legal risks as business solutions.
• Advanced communication and relationship management skills, particularly with C-suite clients and opposing counsel.
• Proactive leadership qualities with the capability to mentor junior team members and manage diverse workstreams.

Note: This job advertisement outlines essential requirements and responsibilities but does not encompass the full job description. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Submission of law school transcripts, writing samples, or deal sheets, along with a cover letter, is necessary for consideration. This posting does not represent an employment offer. Compensation details may vary based on state and experience and will be further discussed during the interview process.