Mid-level Leveraged Finance Associate

Baker McKenzie•New York, NY

8d•$310,000 - $365,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a mid-level Leveraged Finance associate with four to five years of experience to join our fast-growing and internationally recognized Leveraged Finance Practice. Our team represents private equity sponsors, their portfolio companies, corporate issuers and borrowers, lenders and other financial institutions in the full range of debt finance transactions throughout the capital stack. You will have an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the growth of our Leveraged Finance and PE practice which is one of the most strategically important practices of our Firm. At Baker McKenzie, you will be recognized for your work and be rewarded for it as well. Our work is sophisticated and dynamic. Deal teams are relatively lean compared to work on other kinds of transactions. Take your professional development to the next level by joining our team.

Requirements

Four to five years of experience in Leveraged Finance.
Substantive experience representing private equity sponsors, corporate borrowers and/or lenders in a full range of debt finance transactions, including acquisition financings, ABLs, term loan facilities, senior and mezz, dividend and other recapitalizations and refinancing.
Prior experience as a key member of deal teams is preferred, including having taken responsibility for running signings and closings, taking "the pen" on drafting and negotiating debt commitment papers and credit documentation, etc.
Must be admitted to and a member in good standing of the NY Bar.
Talented self-starters.
Original thinkers.
Drive to achieve results for our clients.
Capacity to assume increasing responsibility in a highly successful global organization.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to middle-market private equity transactions is helpful.
Prior experience working across from or representing alternative credit providers and private lenders is helpful.

Responsibilities

Representing private equity sponsors, corporate borrowers and/or lenders in a full range of debt finance transactions, including acquisition financings, ABLs, term loan facilities, senior and mezz, dividend and other recapitalizations and refinancing.
Functioning smoothly in a global team environment with culturally diverse team members.
Making a meaningful difference to the growth of our Leveraged Finance and PE practice.