Finance Associate / Legal Finance Associate

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AdNet/AccountNet, Inc. is an 8(a), WOSB, and WBE owned management consulting firm founded in 1990. We blend the best in people with the ongoing demands of the workplace by providing high quality staffing and executive search services.

Job Title: Finance Associate / Legal Finance Associate

Industry: Legal
Job Category: Finance / Legal
Location: New York, NY
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
Experience Required: 5–7 years
Minimum Education: Juris Doctor
Travel: Occasionally
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
Security Clearance: Not Required
Compensation:

• Base Salary: $215,000–$300,000

• Bonus Eligible: No

• Overtime Eligible: No

• Commission: No

• Benefits: Full

Position Overview

A top-tier global law firm with a strong reputation in finance and corporate law is seeking a Finance Associate to join its New York office. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a Band One-ranked Finance Practice Group (Chambers USA) and collaborate with an elite client base, including institutional lenders and private equity sponsors on high-profile transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise private credit funds, investment banks, and corporate borrowers in connection with complex finance transactions.

• Manage deal processes from inception to closing in collaboration with partners and clients.

• Draft, negotiate, and review finance documents and transaction structures.

• Interface directly with clients on structuring and execution.

• Contribute to knowledge-sharing and mentoring within the team.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 4+ years of experience in finance law at an AMLAW 100 or equivalent firm.

• Demonstrated experience in Private Credit / Direct Lending .

• Proven track record in Syndicated Leveraged Finance , Sponsor-Backed and Corporate Financing , Asset-Based Lending , and/or High Yield Offerings .

• Strong academic credentials with a GPA of 3.5 or higher .

• J.D. from a top-tier law school and admission to the New York Bar.

• Class of 2017–2021 preferred.

• Experience working with premier clients such as Ares, Apollo, Bain, Golub , or investment banks like JPMorgan, UBS, Jefferies is highly valued.

• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Why Join This Firm?

• Global Platform: Work in a law firm with over 800 attorneys across 10 international offices , including legal powerhouses in New York, London, Paris, and Hong Kong.

• High-Caliber Work: Engage in sophisticated transactions for Fortune 500 companies , private equity firms, and global financial institutions.

• Collaborative Culture: Enjoy a thoughtful staffing model designed for fair matter distribution and work-life balance.

• Growth & Mobility: Access to mentorship, secondments, and in-house placements for professional development.

• DEI Commitment: Join a firm deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion .

• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes 4 weeks of paid vacation, top-tier health and life insurance, 401(k), parental leave, emergency childcare, and bar exam support.