Debt Finance Attorney

About the Role: Our client, a leading national law firm, is seeking a highly qualified Debt Finance Attorney with 1 to 3 years of experience to join its Finance & Banking practice. This role focuses on representing lenders, borrowers, and private equity sponsors in debt financing transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in secured lending transactions, including acquisition financing and commitment letters.
• Draft and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, and related transaction documents.
• Manage deal closings and prepare issues lists, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Advise on debt securities offerings, including high-yield and convertible notes.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external counsel to execute complex financing matters.

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in debt finance at a large law firm.
• JD from a nationally recognized law school with strong academic credentials.
• Working knowledge of secured lending transactions and closing procedures.
• Familiarity with drafting documents, issues lists, and UCC Article 9.
• Experience with acquisition financing, debt securities offerings, and general corporate law is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Compensation and Benefits: The expected annual pay range is $225,000–$260,000, dependent on experience and location. The firm offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, parental leave, fertility benefits, and generous paid time off (4 weeks vacation, 2 weeks sick leave, and 10 holidays annually).

• JD from a nationally recognized law school with demonstrated high academic achievement.
• 1–3 years of experience in debt finance at a large law firm.
• Working knowledge of secured lending transactions, including closing procedures.
• Experience drafting credit documents, issues lists, and related materials.
• Familiarity with UCC Article 9, acquisition financing, and debt securities offerings preferred.
• Ability to work on multiple diverse projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail.