New York City | Hybrid

Corporate Finance Associate Attorney

AmLaw 50 Opportunity

Compensation

$310,000 – $390,000+

A premier global law firm is seeking a Corporate Finance Associate Attorney to join its New York office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing private equity sponsors, financial institutions, public and private companies, investment funds, and corporate borrowers in sophisticated domestic and cross-border financing transactions.

Ideal Background

• 3–6 years of corporate finance, banking & finance, leveraged finance, or commercial lending experience gained at a sophisticated law firm

• Experience representing private equity sponsors, financial institutions, direct lenders, investment funds, multinational corporations, and corporate borrowers

• Experience handling acquisition financings, leveraged buyouts, syndicated lending, secured lending, refinancing transactions, recapitalizations, and other complex financing matters

• Experience drafting and negotiating credit agreements, commitment letters, security agreements, guarantees, collateral documents, intercreditor agreements, and related financing documentation

• Experience coordinating due diligence, transaction management, and complex domestic and cross-border financing transactions

• Familiarity with private credit, structured finance, fund finance, asset-based lending, project finance, or capital markets transactions is a plus

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to independently manage sophisticated finance transactions while maintaining significant client interaction

• Excellent academic credentials

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

• New York bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

✅ Premier Corporate Finance practice

✅ Sophisticated domestic and international financing transactions

✅ Opportunity to represent leading financial institutions, private equity sponsors, and multinational companies

✅ Significant client interaction and early deal responsibility

✅ Strong mentorship and professional development

✅ Collaborative AmLaw 50 environment

Interested?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.

I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries are always welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

[email protected]
(216) 710-5174