Debt Finance Lawyer

A nationally recognized AmLaw 200 firm is looking to grow their debt finance team in NYC. This opportunity may be of interest if you’ve been considering your long-term trajectory within BigLaw.The firm is seeking a strong senior associate or counsel (6+ years' experience) from a larger platform who is interested not just in executing sophisticated transactions, but in building a sustainable practice over time. This is a firm that combines national deal flow with a more entrepreneurial structure, particularly appealing to attorneys who want a meaningful runway toward partnership. For the right senior associate or counsel, it is very possible they would bring you in directly as a partner.You must have strong experience representing both lenders and borrowers in sophisticated debt financing transactions: credit agreements, commitment letters, issues lists, security documents, term sheets, intercreditor agreements, legal opinions, etc.This opportunity offers:A clear, realistic (if not immediate) path to partnershipInstitutional support in developing and expanding a book of business, including cross-practice collaborationMore flexible billing rates than many AmLaw firms, making it easier to originate and retain middle-market and growth-stage clientsSophisticated transactional work across industries, with strong internal corporate, tax, and regulatory supportA culture that values initiative and business development earlier than most large firmsThis could be especially compelling for someone who enjoys high-level deal work but wants greater flexibility in shaping their client base and long-term practice.Note that the stated base comp range is $305,000-$325,000, but it could be higher.