Senior Associate Leveraged Finance

People Placers Staffing is pleased to represent a premier, multi-national legal powerhouse in its search for a sophisticated legal practitioner to join its elite finance division. Our client is a recognized leader in navigating the complexities of the global credit markets, offering a platform that balances rigorous intellectual challenge with a collaborative professional culture.

§ Title : Senior Associate – Private Credit & Leveraged Finance

§ Practice Area : Debt Capital Markets / Direct Lending & Acquisition Finance

§ Location : New York, NY

§ Salary : $365,000 to $420,000 Base Salary (Subject to adjustment based on specific geographic location and candidate seniority, complemented by a premier benefits package and performance-based incentives).

§ Schedule : Full-time, Direct-Hire, Minimum 1,850 hours annual billed

§ The Firm :

Our client is a distinguished AmLaw 50 firm with an expansive domestic and international footprint, consistently lauded by Chambers and Partners with Tier 1 and Tier 2 rankings across diverse financial sectors. Originally established on a foundation of regional excellence, the firm has evolved into a global titan, frequently recognized by Martindale-Hubbell for its unwavering commitment to ethical standards and legal mastery. The Finance & Financial Services practice is particularly renowned for its work with the world’s most influential institutional lenders, private credit funds, and business development companies. This firm provides an unparalleled environment for high-achieving attorneys to manage sophisticated, sponsor-backed transactions within a high-performance framework that emphasizes long-term professional development and direct client engagement.

§ Duties :

The selected candidate will assume a central role in the execution of high-stakes financial transactions, acting as a primary point of contact for sophisticated lenders and private equity sponsors. The role demands an intricate understanding of the current credit market and the ability to navigate complex intercreditor dynamics. Specific responsibilities involve:

⨖ Orchestrating the legal architecture for sponsor-backed acquisition financings, including cross-border and multi-currency arrangements.

⨖ Drafting and negotiating definitive documentation for unitranche, first-out/last-out, and senior-stretch credit facilities.

⨖ Managing the lifecycle of syndicated debt offerings and asset-based lending structures for a diverse array of industry sectors.

⨖ Counseling clients on liability management transactions, including uptier exchanges, drop-down structures, and comprehensive covenant resets.

⨖ Advising on subordinated debt, mezzanine financing, and structured preferred equity co-investments.

⨖ Facilitating complex refinancing, recapitalizations, and amend-and-extend transactions for portfolio companies.

§ Qualifications :

Candidates must meet the following stringent criteria to be considered for this senior-level opportunity:

⨖ Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school with a record of academic distinction.

⨖ Active Bar admission in good standing in at least one of the following jurisdictions: New York, Florida, Massachusetts, Illinois, Georgia, North Carolina, or Texas.

⨖ Five (5) to seven (7) years of substantive experience in leveraged finance or private credit at a reputable national or international law firm.

⨖ Proven track record of leading complex debt transactions from inception through closing with minimal supervision.

⨖ Exceptional drafting capabilities regarding credit agreements, security instruments, and intercreditor agreements.

§ Skills :

The ideal candidate will possess advanced professional attributes that demonstrate readiness for the rigors of this practice:

⨖ Prior experience within a "New York style" BigLaw finance environment, demonstrating the ability to thrive under high-pressure deadlines.

⨖ Mastery of current market terms for sponsor-backed finance and a deep understanding of evolving liability management strategies (LMEs).

⨖ Superior commercial awareness and the ability to translate complex legal risks into actionable business advice for sophisticated financial institutions.

⨖ Advanced communication skills and the interpersonal gravitas necessary to manage relationships with opposing counsel and C-suite client contacts.

⨖ A proactive, self-starting disposition with the leadership capacity to mentor junior associates and manage multi-disciplinary workstreams.

!Notice¡ *This a job advertisement on behalf of our client and does not reflect the full job description for the role. Any qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. You will need to provide law school transcripts, a writing sample or deal sheets, and a cover letter in order to be considered for this role. This posting does not constitute an offer of employment. and the listed compensation details may vary by state or experience and will be discussed thoroughly during interview phase.