Mid-Level Banking & Finance Associate Attorney

Pay: $310,000.00 - $365,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work on sophisticated, high-value corporate finance and lending transactions alongside accomplished attorneys at a leading international law firm.
• Gain exposure to complex credit facilities, secured lending, debt financing, and corporate financing arrangements.
• Enjoy a hybrid work schedule with remote flexibility on Fridays and additional designated periods throughout the year.
• Accelerate your career with exceptional mentorship, professional development, and opportunities for advancement.
• Take on meaningful responsibility while advising sophisticated businesses, financial institutions, and investors.
• Enjoy comprehensive benefits and eligibility for a discretionary year-end bonus.
• Build a rewarding career in a collaborative environment that values excellence, innovation, and professional growth.

Location: New York, NY — Hybrid. Enjoy working in our Manhattan office Monday through Thursday, with remote flexibility on Fridays and additional designated periods throughout the year.

Note: We are seeking attorneys with 4+ years of transactional finance experience, ideally gained at a reputable law firm. Candidates should have hands-on experience drafting and negotiating credit agreements, security agreements, commitment papers, and other commercial loan documents, along with knowledge of UCC secured transactions.

About Us

Confidential Employer.We are a highly respected international law firm known for handling sophisticated financial transactions and delivering innovative legal solutions to leading businesses, financial institutions, and investors.Our Finance practice brings together accomplished attorneys who value collaboration, professional excellence, and meaningful client relationships. We provide our attorneys with challenging work, outstanding mentorship, and opportunities to build exceptional long-term careers.

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Mid-Level Banking & Finance Associate Attorney to join our New York team. This is an exciting opportunity to expand your transactional expertise while working on complex, high-impact corporate finance and lending matters.In this role, you will:

• Advise clients on sophisticated corporate finance, commercial lending, and secured financing transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate credit agreements, commitment papers, security agreements, and other financing documents.
• Handle matters involving the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), secured transactions, and collateral arrangements.
• Conduct legal due diligence, identify transaction risks, and assist with structuring complex financing arrangements.
• Manage key aspects of financing transactions, including document negotiation, coordination, and closings.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys, clients, and financial institutions throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Apply general corporate law principles to support sophisticated financing transactions.
• Take ownership of meaningful responsibilities while strengthening your expertise in finance law.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• 4+ years of transactional finance experience at a law firm.
• Hands-on experience drafting and negotiating credit agreements, security agreements, commitment papers, or other loan documents.
• Knowledge of UCC secured transactions and general corporate law.
• Strong legal drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters and work effectively with clients and legal teams.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and sound professional judgment.
• Experience at a reputable commercial law firm preferred.
• Strong academic credentials preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe exceptional attorneys thrive when they are challenged, supported, and empowered to grow.You will join a collaborative team that values professional excellence, mentorship, and meaningful contributions. With exposure to sophisticated financing transactions, personalized career development, and opportunities to take on increasing responsibility, you will have the resources to advance your legal career.Our hybrid work environment, commitment to pro bono service, and supportive culture create an exceptional place to build your future. Ready to take the next step in your finance law career? We would love to hear from you!

JPC-2516

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: NY bar license, 3+ yrs of law firm transactional finance exp, exp drafting/negotiation of credit agreements or other loan documents

• Required Years as Associate: 3+

• Salary bands:

• 4 yrs | Class of 2022: $310,000

• 5 yrs | Class of 2021: $365,000

Submission Email / Name:

• Submit all candidates via their career portal [HERE]

• Directions: Please apply as an agency, not a write-in. Click “Apply Now” → “Are You an Agency” → Enter Jon’s email address.

• Must submit resume, transcript, AND cover letters.

• Note for Jon: Candidate decisions will be emailed to the submitting recruiter via the portal. No need to email candidate materials separately.

Quick Recruiter Reference

Skadden is a global Am Law 100 firm advising on sophisticated financing transactions. Hiring a mid-level Finance Associate in New York for credit agreements, secured lending, commitment papers, loan documentation, and UCC matters. Target 4+ to 5 yrs of transactional finance exp, ideally at a reputable law firm.

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