Debt Finance Associate Attorney - New York

What You’ll Do

• Draft, negotiate, and review the full suite of loan documentation, including credit agreements, security agreements, guarantees, intercreditor and subordination agreements, promissory notes, fee and commitment letters, term sheets, and amendments.
• Guide clients through secured lending issues involving UCC Article 9 and related components of Article 8.
• Manage diligence for sophisticated financing transactions, including review of searches, organizational materials, management agreements, and preparation of disclosure schedules.
• Cook up complex closings and oversee the delivery of third-party requirements such as control agreements, bailee waivers, insurance endorsements, and credit-related operational agreements.
• Contribute to drafting and negotiating legal opinions and opinion-related diligence for more senior candidates.
• Engage directly with major market participants—including debt funds, financial institutions, private equity sponsors, and private companies—across a diverse mix of industries and deal types, including cross-border, project finance, venture-stage lending, restructuring, and workouts.

What’s Offered

• A competitive compensation package (market-aligned base salary with performance-based bonuses)
• A comprehensive suite of benefits
• A supportive, collaborative culture that values proactive thinking, technical rigor, and long-term professional development

Qualifications

• JD required
• Previous experience working in a law firm is required
• 3–6 years of debt finance experience with a focus on secured lending
• Admission to practice in New York
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and project-management skills
• Ability to handle multiple workstreams and communicate clearly with clients and colleagues