Associate General Counsel, Finance and Credit
About the role
Our client, a thriving private lending company, is seeking an Associate General Counsel to support its growing business. The ideal candidate has experience drafting loan and commercial credit agreements, with niche practice in debt finance, lending, commercial credit, or a related area such as transactional bankruptcy. This is an excellent opportunity for a law firm attorney looking to pivot in-house and take on high-level legal work with more predictable hours and pace. The role offers a hybrid schedule (Tuesday–Thursday in office) at a beautiful Central/North Austin office alongside a truly collaborative team.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate loan agreements and key lending documents a wide range of transaction types
- Provide counsel on commercial lending and credit matters, including the structuring, negotiation, and documentation of bilateral, syndicated, participation, and capital markets transactions
- Advise credit and lending teams on intercreditor arrangements, subordination agreements, and lien priority issues, and portfolio management matters
Qualifications
- 3+ years of lending or commercial credit practice with top law firm or comparable in-house team
- Strong drafting skills of lending and credit agreements
- Active Bar license (Texas preferred); relocation assistance available for strong candidates
Pay
The salary range for this role is $200,000 - $215,000 plus bonus.
Benefits
Very generous benefits are offered.
Schedule
Hybrid schedule: Tuesday–Thursday in office; full‑time position.