Banking & Finance Associate

A leading international law firm is seeking to recruit a talented associate with 2+ years of relevant experience to join its Chambers-ranked Banking & Finance team in its New York office. This is an excellent opportunity to take on significant responsibility early in your career while advising on a broad range of sophisticated domestic and cross-border financing transactions within a dynamic and expanding practice.ResponsibilitiesAdvise lenders, borrowers, sponsors, and financial institutions on a wide range of banking and finance matters, including leveraged finance, acquisition finance, real estate finance, and general corporate lending transactions.Draft, review, and negotiate key finance documents, including credit agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and ancillary transaction documentation.Manage and coordinate transaction processes from inception through to completion, ensuring transactions progress efficiently and within required timelines.Conduct and oversee due diligence exercises relating to financing transactions, including reviewing corporate structures, security packages, and existing financing arrangements.Work closely with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams across multiple jurisdictions to ensure seamless execution of complex transactions.Support partners and senior lawyers on high-value and multi-jurisdictional financing matters while developing increasing responsibility for client relationships and day-to-day transaction management.QualificationsJuris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school.Admission to the New York Bar and in good standing.Minimum of 2 years’ experience at a reputable law firm, with strong exposure to banking and finance transactions.Experience drafting and negotiating finance documentation and coordinating transaction closings.Strong understanding of lending structures, secured transactions, and general banking principles.Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and organisational skills.Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Strong academic credentials and a proactive, collaborative approach to client service and teamwork.BenefitsCompetitive salary and benefits package, aligned with experience and seniority.Opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-profile financing transactions within a collaborative and ambitious team.Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development within a leading Banking & Finance practice.If you are interested in this position and meet the requirements of the role, please click “apply now” to submit an up-to-date copy of your resume. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Max Tofts for a confidential discussion.Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.