Private Equity Debt Finance Associate Attorney – Mid-Level

 Direct Counsel is seeking a Private Equity Debt Finance Associate Attorney to join a leading law firm. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience representing private equity sponsors, banks, and/or private credit lenders in sophisticated debt financing transactions, with particular experience handling leveraged buyouts, acquisition financings, and corporate growth financings.

Locations: Boston, MA; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA; Santa Monica, CA; Silicon Valley, CA; Washington, DC

Responsibilities:

• Represent private equity sponsors, banks, and private credit lenders in connection with sophisticated debt financing transactions.
• Advise clients on term loan and revolving loan facilities supporting leveraged buyouts, acquisition financings, and corporate growth.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commitment papers, credit agreements, and collateral documentation.
• Assist with the structuring and execution of leveraged finance and other debt financing transactions.
• Analyze and negotiate financing terms and related documentation to protect client interests and facilitate successful closings.
• Work collaboratively with partners and other attorneys while independently managing substantial components of transactions.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, financial institutions, and other transaction professionals throughout the deal process.
• Manage multiple transactions and competing deadlines in a fast-paced transactional practice.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of law firm experience in debt finance, leveraged finance, or a closely related transactional practice.
• Experience representing private equity sponsors, banks, and/or private credit lenders.
• Substantive experience with term loan and revolving loan facilities.
• Experience handling financing transactions involving leveraged buyouts, acquisition financings, and corporate growth.
• Strong drafting and negotiation experience with commitment papers, credit agreements, and collateral documents.
• Outstanding academic credentials and comparable law firm experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team while managing significant components of transactions independently.
• Relevant bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Compensation: $260,000-$365,000 annually, plus potential bonus and comprehensive benefits. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, location, and other applicable factors.