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Associate - Private Equity Debt Structured Finance (Mid-Sr)

Advocates Legal Recruiting
Posted 2 months ago, valid for a month
Location

Washington, DC 20544, US

Salary

$365,000 - $435,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our AmLaw 100 client is seeking a Private Equity Debt Finance Associate with 5-8+ years of experience in debt finance or leveraged finance at a comparable law firm.
  • The role involves working on asset-based credit facilities, acquisition financings, structured financings, and securitizations, as well as drafting and negotiating core loan documents.
  • Candidates should have experience representing borrowers and/or lenders in financing transactions, with strong drafting, project management, and communication skills.
  • The firm is recognized for its active debt finance team, handling transactions ranging from $10M to $10B, and has received accolades for its Banking & Finance practice.
  • Interested candidates are encouraged to send a confidential note with their resume or deal sheet for this opportunity.

Private Equity Debt Finance Associate | Mid–Senior

Our AmLaw 100 client is expanding its Debt Finance bench across LA, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Philadelphia, DC, New York, and Boston. The platform is known for private equity borrower work, middle-market and sponsor-side financing, and meaningful cross-office collaboration.

Role Summary
Work on asset-based credit facilities, acquisition financings, structured financings, securitizations, and warehouse lines. Draft and negotiate collateral packages, disclosure schedules, amendments, and core loan documents. Run workstreams and drive timelines with deal teams.
Candidate Profile
• 5–8+ years of experience at a comparable law firm in debt finance or leveraged finance
• Background representing borrowers and/or lenders in ABL, sponsor-backed, or acquisition financing transactions; exposure to securitizations or warehouse facilities helps
• Strong drafting, project management, and communication skills
• Bar admission in one of the listed jurisdictions or eligibility to obtain promptly
Why This Role
• Deal flow: one of the most active debt finance teams, with transactions from $10M to $10B and consistent top-five borrower-side volume.
• Credibility: Chambers-recognized Banking & Finance practice with sponsor and middle-market strength.
• Private equity platform: nationally recognized across PE, leveraged buyouts, and related finance. Best Lawyers named the firm “Law Firm of the Year” for Leveraged Buyouts & Private Equity Law (2024).
• Development: structured leadership and manager-skills programs for mid-levels and fifth-years, plus hands-on training tied to real matters.
Confidential Inquiry
If you have 5–8+ years in debt or leveraged finance and want a larger PE-driven platform with real responsibility and high-end mentorship, send a confidential note with your resume or deal sheet. All inquiries stay with our search team.
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