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Corporate Finance Attorney Associate – Leveraged Finance & Fund Finance

Direct Counsel
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/8/2026
Direct Counsel is seeking an experienced Corporate Finance Attorney Associate to join a sophisticated corporate finance practice in Washington, D.C. or New York. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with experience in borrower-side leveraged finance and fund finance transactions.

Location

Washington, D.C. | New York, NY

Key Responsibilities

  • Represent clients in leveraged finance transactions, with an emphasis on borrower-side matters.

  • Handle fund finance transactions and related financing arrangements.

  • Draft, review, and negotiate financing agreements and transaction documents.

  • Support due diligence, transaction structuring, and closings.

  • Collaborate with attorneys on sophisticated corporate financing matters.

Qualifications

  • 3–8 years of corporate finance experience.

  • Experience in borrower-side leveraged finance and/or fund finance.

  • Strong transactional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.

  • Licensed to practice law or eligible for admission in the applicable jurisdiction.

Compensation

$260,000–$435,000 base salary, depending on experience and seniority.

Why This Opportunity

Join a sophisticated corporate finance practice handling complex leveraged finance and fund finance transactions, with opportunities for meaningful responsibility, professional development, and long-term career growth.

Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier legal employers and fostering inclusive hiring practices.

Salary : $260,000 - $435,000

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