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Leveraged Finance Associate Attorney (NY)
2026-01-19 Pernini Legal LLC all cities,AK
Description:
This position provides the opportunity to work at the forefront of the leveraged finance market within a highly respected and collaborative team. You will benefit from meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and a culture that prioritizes mentorship, inclusion, and professional development. The firm offers robust resources and a flexible hybrid model designed to support attorneys in achieving both their professional and personal goals.
Compensation & Benefits
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a resume, law school transcript, and cover letter for consideration.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
LEVERAGED FINANCE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Location: New York, NY
HYBRID
A top-10 AmLaw firm is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its Leveraged Finance Practice in New York. This is an exceptional opportunity to advise clients on complex leveraged finance transactions while collaborating with a nationally recognized team. The role offers a hybrid work model and direct exposure to sophisticated lender and borrower-side deals.
Candidate Profile
- JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
- Active Bar Admission in New York, in good standing.
- 4+ years of substantive experience in leveraged finance, debt capital markets, private credit, fund finance and/or structured finance.
- Experience representing lenders and borrowersin complex financing transactions.
- Demonstrated proficiency in drafting, negotiation, and deal management.
- Directly related prior experience at an AmLaw 100 firm is strongly preferred.
- Soft Skills: Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills; sound business judgment; attention to detail; and the ability to thrive both independently and within a team setting in a fast-paced environment.
- Represent lead arrangers, direct lenders, borrowers, issuers, and corporate clients in leveraged finance transactions.
- Draft, review, and negotiate credit agreements, security agreements, intercreditor agreements, and related documentation.
- Provide counsel on structuring, regulatory, and compliance matters related to finance transactions.
- Oversee transactions from structuring through closing, ensuring high-quality work product and responsiveness.
- Collaborate across practice groups, including tax, restructuring, and M&A, to deliver comprehensive solutions to clients.
- Contribute to business development initiatives.
This position provides the opportunity to work at the forefront of the leveraged finance market within a highly respected and collaborative team. You will benefit from meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and a culture that prioritizes mentorship, inclusion, and professional development. The firm offers robust resources and a flexible hybrid model designed to support attorneys in achieving both their professional and personal goals.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: Annual base salary is expected to range from $310,000 - $390,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and market factors.
- Discretionary bonus opportunities are also available.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; generous vacation; professional development support; commuter benefits; and wellness programs.
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a resume, law school transcript, and cover letter for consideration.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.