Finance (Corporate Debt) Associate Attorney

Job Description
Job Description
Finance (Corporate Debt) Associate Attorney
Direct Counsel is seeking a
Finance (Corporate Debt) Associate Attorney to join a highly regarded
Am Law 100 firm in
New York, New York or
Los Angeles, California
.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with experience in commercial finance and corporate lending to join a nationally recognized finance practice representing borrowers, private equity sponsors, financial institutions, and other market participants in sophisticated financing transactions.

Key Responsibilities
Represent borrowers in a wide range of commercial finance transactions. Structure, negotiate, and document syndicated lending and secured lending transactions. Advise clients on borrower-side private equity-sponsored and non-sponsored asset-based and cash flow credit facilities. Draft and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, and ancillary financing documentation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage complex financing transactions from inception through closing. Manage multiple transactions while providing practical, business-focused legal advice.

Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials. Active Bar membership in good standing. Experience representing clients in syndicated lending, secured transactions, and commercial finance matters. Experience with borrower-side private equity-sponsored and non-sponsored asset-based and cash flow credit facilities. Experience with debt capital markets instruments is a plus. Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and project management skills. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.

Compensation & Benefits
Base salary:
$225,000–$310,000
(New York and Los Angeles salary range; compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and office location). Performance-based bonus opportunities. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) retirement savings plan. Generous paid time off and firm holidays. Professional development, mentorship, and partnership-track career opportunities. Why Apply? This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated domestic and cross-border financing transactions alongside nationally recognized finance attorneys.

Associates receive significant client exposure, meaningful responsibility, and hands-on experience advising on complex lending and private equity-backed financing matters while building a long-term career within a premier corporate finance practice.