Placing People First!

Practice Area: Leveraged and Secured Finance

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid Work Model)

Salary: $260,000 - $365,000

Benefits and Incentives: This position offers an exceptionally competitive compensation package within the AmLaw 50 cohort. Associates benefit from an enhanced lateral integration program focused on seamless professional transition and accelerated career development. The firm proudly offers a robust pro bono program where all hours count toward billable targets, as well as specified opportunities for extended remote work periods throughout the year, complementing the core hybrid schedule.

About the Firm: Our client is a globally preeminent law firm, consistently ranked in the top tier of the American Lawyer's "A-List" and recognized as a Financial Times Most Innovative Law Firm. Founded as an ambitious upstart in the mid-20th century, the firm quickly established its reputation by tackling complex, high-stakes matters, eventually pioneering the landscape of global Mergers & Acquisitions. Today, it maintains Tier 1 Chambers rankings across multiple disciplines, including Corporate/M&A, Tax, and Securities Litigation, and holds a Band 3 ranking in Nationwide Banking & Finance. This firm is an acknowledged leader in complex corporate and transactional law, providing an unparalleled platform for legal professionals dedicated to groundbreaking commercial work on a global scale.

Job Description: People Placers Staffing is seeking a motivated and highly capable mid-level associate (Classes of 2022-2020) to join the elite Debt Finance practice in New York. This role focuses on sophisticated transactional matters for a diverse clientele, including major financial institutions, leading corporations, and private equity sponsors. The attorney will be tasked with drafting, negotiating, and finalizing complex financing documentation, including commitment letters, syndicated credit agreements, intercreditor arrangements, and security agreements. A core function involves advising clients on regulatory compliance and the intricacies of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) within large-scale corporate transactions. The successful candidate will navigate the full spectrum of debt instruments, contributing intellectual rigor to matters that shape the financial markets.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in the New York State Bar or eligibility to waive in.
• Between 3 to 5 years of post-J.D. experience (Classes of 2022-2020).
• Demonstrated experience in general corporate finance matters within a highly-regarded law firm setting.
• Substantial practical experience in drafting and negotiating credit and security documentation.

Preferred Skills:

• A proven track record of superior academic achievement and success in previous law firm roles.
• Prior experience advising on the structure and execution of leveraged recapitalizations and acquisition financings.
• Familiarity with cross-border finance and multi-jurisdictional lending frameworks.
• Advanced proficiencies in core corporate principles complementing the finance focus.