Finance Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)
About The Position
MoFo is a destination law firm for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. We are known around the world not only for delivering innovative yet practical client service but also for serving as an incubator for our top-notch talent. MoFo consistently receives top-tier rankings from leading directories and publications, speaking to our legal capabilities, dedication to creating an inclusive workplace, and commitment to our communities. As a co-chair of the Finance practice group and hiring partner for this position, Dario Avram states "associates in the Finance group have the opportunity to work on complex and fast paced financing transactions, together with a diverse group of smart and collaborative colleagues." Learn more about the team and the work you can do at https://www.mofo.com/capabilities/lending-financial-transactions. You have 3-5 years of law firm experience, primarily representing banks, private credit and other institutional lenders in sponsored or non-sponsored secured loan transactions across various domestic and cross-border finance transactions, including: senior secured, mezzanine and subordinated debt transactions; structured finance; acquisition finance; loan workouts and restructurings; and other related transactions. Preference is given to candidates with specific experience in leveraged lending, commercial lending and/or private credit finance. Experience with asset-backed finance, warehouse financing, and royalties financing is a bonus, although not required. You have experience in managing component parts of a financing transaction, including structuring, documentation and closing. You have the ability to collaborate with tax, regulatory, intellectual property, corporate (M+A) teams and other specialists on the structuring and documenting of financing transactions. You are innovative and forward thinking which complements excellent problem-solving skills in the management of business and legal matters. You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate complex matters concisely and effectively in oral and written form to your team and clients. You have a strong proactive work ethic and action-oriented interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility for client matters. You are a team player with a high level of initiative, strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrable client relationship skills. You have strong academic credentials in law coursework at a top-tier law school. You are admitted to the New York State bar or are eligible to waive in. MoFo empowers its lawyers at every level to take ownership of their careers and is transparent about what it takes to succeed and advance at the firm. The firm’s commitment to our attorneys’ growth extends throughout their careers. MyMoFo, a best-in-class and transparent framework for success, provides associates with clear and consistent expectations at every experience level. MoFo Navigate, our mentoring and sponsorship programs, takes a holistic approach to professional growth. By encouraging collaboration and leveraging insight across departments and geography, and over the course of each attorney’s career, MoFo Navigate creates a support system dynamic enough to respond to the changing needs of all of our attorneys as they grow and develop. MoFo NEXT, our dedicated Center for Career Advancement, offers services such as career visioning, crafting communication materials, executive presence resources, interview techniques, and networking skills.
Requirements
- You have 3-5 years of law firm experience, primarily representing banks, private credit and other institutional lenders in sponsored or non-sponsored secured loan transactions across various domestic and cross-border finance transactions, including: senior secured, mezzanine and subordinated debt transactions; structured finance; acquisition finance; loan workouts and restructurings; and other related transactions.
- You have experience in managing component parts of a financing transaction, including structuring, documentation and closing.
- You have the ability to collaborate with tax, regulatory, intellectual property, corporate (M+A) teams and other specialists on the structuring and documenting of financing transactions.
- You are innovative and forward thinking which complements excellent problem-solving skills in the management of business and legal matters.
- You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate complex matters concisely and effectively in oral and written form to your team and clients.
- You have a strong proactive work ethic and action-oriented interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility for client matters.
- You are a team player with a high level of initiative, strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrable client relationship skills.
- You have strong academic credentials in law coursework at a top-tier law school.
- You are admitted to the New York State bar or are eligible to waive in.
Nice To Haves
- Preference is given to candidates with specific experience in leveraged lending, commercial lending and/or private credit finance.
- Experience with asset-backed finance, warehouse financing, and royalties financing is a bonus, although not required.
Benefits
- A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
- Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options, backup child and elder care, and more.
- Tax free health accounts: HSA and FSA.
- 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans.
- Global wellness program, including free access to health care advocates, Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and Calm apps.
- Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements.
- Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration, and up to two professional associations. Additional bar memberships may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
- Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel to assist with identifying pro bono organizations and matters to work with.
- Matching gift programs for law school and charitable organization donations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
