Private Equity Debt Finance Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition•Boston, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

A premier AmLaw 50 firm is seeking a Private Equity Debt Finance Associate Attorney to join its Boston office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing private equity sponsors, commercial banks, direct lenders, private credit funds, and borrowers in sophisticated leveraged finance and acquisition financing transactions.

Requirements

3–5 years of debt finance experience gained at a national or international law firm
Experience representing private equity sponsors, commercial banks, private credit funds, direct lenders, and borrowers
Significant experience handling leveraged buyout financings, acquisition financings, corporate growth financings, recapitalizations, and syndicated and bilateral credit facilities
Experience drafting and negotiating commitment letters, commitment papers, credit agreements, security agreements, guaranties, collateral documents, intercreditor agreements, and other financing documents
Experience with term loan facilities, revolving credit facilities, secured lending transactions, and complex financing structures
Working knowledge of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and secured lending principles
Ability to independently manage sophisticated financing transactions while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary deal teams
Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client counseling skills
Excellent academic credentials
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
Massachusetts bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Responsibilities

Representing private equity sponsors, commercial banks, direct lenders, private credit funds, and borrowers in sophisticated leveraged finance and acquisition financing transactions.
Handling leveraged buyout financings, acquisition financings, corporate growth financings, recapitalizations, and syndicated and bilateral credit facilities.
Drafting and negotiating commitment letters, commitment papers, credit agreements, security agreements, guaranties, collateral documents, intercreditor agreements, and other financing documents.
Managing sophisticated financing transactions independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary deal teams.
Client interaction and early responsibility.