Banking and Finance Associate

Percy Towers•New York City, NY

6h•Onsite

About The Position

People Placers Staffing is exclusively representing a highly respected client in their search for an elite finance and lending attorney. This is a direct-hire, full-time position for a mid-level associate in New York, New York. The firm is a prestigious, mid-market New York City legal institution with a nationally lauded financial services practice, known for its sophisticated representation of elite financial institutions, commercial lenders, and corporate borrowers. Associates benefit from an intimate, collegial environment with direct mentorship from recognized banking partners and immediate substantive involvement in high-value, cross-border credit facilities.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree earned from an ABA-accredited academic institution.
Active admission in good standing to the New York State Bar.
Four to six years of substantive, direct transactional experience within a recognized law firm's banking, finance, or commercial lending practice group.
Demonstrated capability in independently managing multiple, fast-paced transaction timelines while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

A pronounced professional background representing institutional lenders (lender-side counsel) in complex credit arrangements.
Substantive exposure to the specialized legal frameworks governing trade finance and/or investment fund finance.
Deep familiarity with the issuance, structuring, and compliance aspects of letters of credit.
Proficiency leveraging advanced legal technology and AI-driven diligence or drafting tools to enhance transactional efficiency.

Responsibilities

Structuring, documenting, and executing a diverse array of domestic and cross-border financing transactions, encompassing both syndicated and bilateral debt facilities, on an unsecured and secured basis.
Drafting and intensely negotiating foundational credit documentation, including master credit agreements, complex reimbursement mechanisms, intercreditor frameworks, participation agreements, and receivables purchase arrangements.
Providing authoritative legal analysis concerning the Uniform Commercial Code (specifically Articles 9, 5, 8, and 12) to ensure the perfection and priority of security interests.
Navigating the intricate intersection of commercial lending and insolvency by analyzing pertinent issues under the United States Bankruptcy Code to mitigate lender exposure.
Advising institutional clients on the legal mechanics and regulatory nuances of letters of credit, trade finance vehicles, and specialized funding structures.