What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Debt Finance Associate position at Akerman LLP?
Akerman LLP is seeking a Corporate Debt Finance Associate with 3 to 4 years of experience to join its Corporate Finance and Lending team within the Corporate Practice Group. The preferred location for this position is Atlanta, Miami or New York; however, candidates may be based in any of Akerman’s offices within the Eastern Time Zone. The ideal candidate will have experience handling a broad range of debt finance transactions, including: negotiating, structuring, and documenting complex financing transactions; representing private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and/or lenders; working on leveraged buyouts, acquisition financings, and related transactions and collaborating with deal teams on sophisticated corporate finance matters. Must possess an outstanding academic record (with a JD from an ABA accredited law school), along with excellent writing and analytical skills, and be a member of the Florida, Georgia or New York Bar, as applicable, or have the ability to obtain admission promptly in the appropriate jurisdiction.
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Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 24 offices throughout the United States. To learn more about our firm, please visit us at www.akerman.com.
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