What are the responsibilities and job description for the Debt Finance Associate (Mid-Level) position at Finn Dixon & Herling LLP?
Overview
We are seeking a mid-level Finance Associate (3–6 years) to join our Finance Practice. The ideal candidate will have experience representing lenders and/or borrowers in a variety of complex financing transactions, including senior secured and mezzanine financings.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent financial institutions, private lenders, private equity sponsors, and borrowers in financing transactions
- Draft, review, and negotiate credit and loan agreements, note purchase agreements, security agreements, intercreditor agreements, guarantees, and related ancillary documents
- Advise clients on lending structures (including secured facilities, collateral packages, and perfection issues)
- Manage deal execution from term sheet through closing, including coordinating conditions precedent and closing deliverables
- Work closely with clients, opposing counsel, local counsel and internal teams to ensure efficient transaction execution
- Provide guidance on mezzanine and second lien financings, subordinated debt structures, and intercreditor arrangements
- Supervise and mentor junior associates and paralegals
- Handle ongoing client matters, (e.g. amendments, waivers, refinancings, and restructurings)
Skills & Qualifications
- JD from an ABA accredited law school
- 3-6 years of experience in finance at a law firm
- Strong experience with senior secured lending transactions; mezzanine finance experience strongly preferred
- Deep understanding of loan documentation (including security and guaranty provisions and perfection requirements), the UCC, and collateral structures
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage multiple deals and deadlines with minimal supervision
- Strong communication skills and a client-service–oriented approach
- Team-oriented with a proactive and solutions-driven mindset
Finn Dixon is based in Stamford, Connecticut and currently maintains a hybrid work environment with candidates generally expected to be in office at least 2 days per week.