Banking Associate Attorney (Leveraged Finance)

Job Description

Job DescriptionBanking Associate Attorney (Leveraged Finance)

Locations: Baltimore, MD | Boston, MA | Charlotte, NC | Denver, CO | Houston, TX | Los Angeles, CA | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA | Silicon Valley, CA | Washington, DC
Salary: $260,000–$365,000

Direct Counsel is seeking a Banking Associate Attorney to join a leading Am Law firm's nationally recognized Corporate & Finance practice. This opportunity is ideal for a mid-to-senior level associate with significant experience in leveraged finance and commercial lending transactions. The successful candidate will join a premier national finance team representing lenders, private equity sponsors, and public and private company borrowers in sophisticated domestic and cross-border financing matters.

This role offers exposure to a broad range of high-value financing transactions while working alongside nationally recognized finance attorneys in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders, private equity sponsors, and public and private company borrowers in complex financing transactions.
• Structure, draft, review, and negotiate credit agreements, loan documents, security agreements, and related financing documents.
• Advise clients on leveraged finance transactions, acquisition financings, and asset-based lending facilities.
• Handle syndicated credit facilities, including Term Loan A (TLA) and Term Loan B (TLB) transactions.
• Represent clients in private credit transactions, note purchase agreements, and sovereign debt financings.
• Advise clients on Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) matters and secured lending issues.
• Manage financing transactions from initial structuring through closing.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, financial institutions, and internal deal teams to ensure efficient execution of transactions.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices on sophisticated domestic and cross-border financing matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Active bar admission in the jurisdiction where the attorney will practice.
• At least 3 years of experience handling leveraged finance, commercial lending, or other sophisticated banking transactions.
• Significant experience with bank financing transactions and related UCC matters.
• Experience representing lenders, borrowers, or private equity sponsors in complex financing transactions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced practice.
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to exceptional client service.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $260,000–$365,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Eligibility for annual performance and discretionary bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
• Opportunity to work within one of the nation's premier leveraged finance practices, handling sophisticated domestic and international financing transactions with exceptional opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth.