What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Associate Attorney position at Orion Placement?
Pay: $180,000.00 - $230,000.00 per yearWhy This Is a Great OpportunityWork on sophisticated finance transactions for banks, funds, and corporate borrowers in the New York metro market.Take on real responsibility as a mid-level associate on senior secured, mezzanine, and other leveraged financings.Join a partner-led, right-sized team where you see the full life cycle of deals and have direct client contact.Collaborate with highly respected finance, corporate, and private equity attorneys in a tight-knit, collegial environment.Enjoy a hybrid schedule that balances in-person collaboration with work-from-home flexibility.Location Stamford, CT Hybrid role with a mix of in-office and remote work, offering the best of both worlds in a major business hub within the greater New York City metro area.Note To be considered, you must have 4 years of finance/banking experience representing financial institutions and borrowers, including hands-on work on senior secured and/or mezzanine financings, and be able to work a hybrid schedule based out of Stamford, CT.About Our ClientOur client is a highly regarded business law firm known for pragmatic, solution-oriented counsel to middle-market private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, institutional investors, family offices, and high-growth businesses. Their partner-led teams handle complex corporate, finance, fund, and litigation matters with a collaborative, cross-disciplinary approach. Relationships, trust, and exceptional service are central to their culture, and attorneys enjoy sophisticated work, direct client contact, and a collegial environment without big-firm bureaucracy.Job DescriptionServe as a key mid-level associate on a variety of finance transactions representing both financial institutions and borrowers.Draft, review, and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, guarantees, and related finance documents.Lead and coordinate due diligence on borrowers and collateral, identify risks, and propose practical, business-focused solutions.Work on senior secured, mezzanine, unitranche, and other leveraged financing structures, including acquisition financings and refinancings.Manage deal timelines, coordinate with opposing counsel and client deal teams, and drive transactions from term sheet through closing.Collaborate with corporate, tax, and funds colleagues to structure and implement financing transactions that align with broader business objectives.Support ongoing client relationships by advising on amendments, waivers, consents, and general finance-related questions.QualificationsJD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.4 years of finance/banking experience at a law firm, representing lenders and/or borrowers.Significant experience with senior secured and mezzanine financings; experience with unitranche or other structured financings is a plus.Strong drafting and negotiation skills across core finance documents.Solid understanding of secured transactions and related UCC concepts.Admission to at least one U.S. state bar.Ability to work a hybrid schedule based out of Stamford, CT.Team-oriented mindset, strong judgment, and comfort working directly with sophisticated clients and counterparties.Why Youll Love Working HereHigh-caliber finance practice with exposure to complex deals in the middle-market and private equity space.Lean, partner-led deal teams that give mid-levels real ownership, mentorship, and development opportunities.Collaborative, respectful culture where people are treated like colleagues, not just billable hours.Hybrid work model that supports both in-person collaboration and focused remote work.Competitive compensation and benefits in an attractive metro area with excellent schools, amenities, and a more manageable commute than Manhattan.JPC-502Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:Dental insuranceLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insurance
Salary : $180,000 - $230,000