Houston | Hybrid

Debt Finance Associate Attorney

AmLaw 100 Opportunity

Compensation

$235,000 – $390,000+

A premier national law firm is seeking a Debt Finance Associate Attorney to join its Houston office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing lenders, borrowers, private equity sponsors, financial institutions, and investment funds in sophisticated financing transactions.

Ideal Background

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

• Experience representing banks, financial institutions, direct lenders, private credit funds, private equity sponsors, and corporate borrowers

• Experience handling leveraged acquisition financings, syndicated credit facilities, asset-based lending, cash flow lending, refinancing transactions, and other secured lending matters

• Experience drafting and negotiating credit agreements, commitment letters, security agreements, guaranties, intercreditor agreements, collateral documents, and other financing documents

• Experience managing financing transactions from due diligence through closing

• Experience working on private equity-backed financings, corporate finance transactions, and cross-border financings is preferred

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

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

• Excellent academic credentials

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

• Texas bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

✅ Premier national Finance practice

✅ Sophisticated lender and borrower-side transactions

✅ Significant client interaction and deal responsibility

✅ Exposure to complex domestic and cross-border financing matters

✅ Strong mentorship and professional development

✅ Collaborative AmLaw 100 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