Debt Finance Associate Position in NY, LA or Chicago w a Premier Global Law Firm
About The Position
Premier Global Law Firm is seeking a Debt Finance Associate with 1-3 years of experience to join their team in New York, Los Angeles, or Chicago. The Debt Finance practice advises lenders, borrowers, and private equity sponsors on a wide range of financing transactions, including secured lending, acquisition financings, and debt securities offerings. The Associate will work closely with clients and senior attorneys on structuring, documenting, and executing these transactions across various industries. This role requires a motivated and client-focused professional with strong technical, analytical, and communication skills, capable of advising on complex securities law and capital markets matters.
Requirements
- 1-3 years of experience representing lenders, borrowers, and/or private equity sponsors in debt financing transactions.
- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent degree required.
- Strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with secured lending transactions, transaction closings, and financing documentation.
- Familiarity with acquisition financings, commitment letters, debt securities offerings, and related financing matters.
Responsibilities
- Represent lenders, borrowers, and private equity sponsors in debt financing transactions.
- Assist with secured lending transactions, acquisition financings, and other financing matters.
- Draft and review transaction documents, closing deliverables, and issues lists.
- Support transaction execution from initial structuring through closing.
- Conduct legal analysis related to financing structures and debt transactions.
- Work closely with clients, opposing counsel, and transaction teams throughout the deal process.
- Support transaction closings and coordinate closing processes.
- Analyze legal issues related to secured lending and debt financing structures.
- Provide support on acquisition financings, commitment letters, and debt securities offerings.
- Collaborate with lenders, borrowers, private equity sponsors, and internal deal teams.
- Work with senior attorneys to deliver practical and business-oriented legal advice.
- Manage multiple assignments and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
