Orion Placement · 1 month ago
Finance Associate Attorney
Stamford, Connecticut, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$180K/yr - $230K/yr
4+ years expOrion Placement is a highly regarded business law firm known for pragmatic, solution-oriented counsel to middle-market private equity sponsors and high-growth businesses. They are seeking a mid-level associate attorney to work on sophisticated finance transactions, providing direct client contact and collaborating with experienced attorneys in a supportive environment.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Serve as a key mid-level associate on a variety of finance transactions representing both financial institutions and borrowers
Draft, review, and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, guarantees, and related finance documents
Lead and coordinate due diligence on borrowers and collateral, identify risks, and propose practical, business-focused solutions
Work on senior secured, mezzanine, unitranche, and other leveraged financing structures, including acquisition financings and refinancings
Manage deal timelines, coordinate with opposing counsel and client deal teams, and drive transactions from term sheet through closing
Collaborate with corporate, tax, and funds colleagues to structure and implement financing transactions that align with broader business objectives
Support ongoing client relationships by advising on amendments, waivers, consents, and general finance-related questions
Qualification
Required
JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
4+ years of finance/banking experience at a law firm, representing lenders and/or borrowers
Significant experience with senior secured and mezzanine financings; experience with unitranche or other structured financings is a plus
Strong drafting and negotiation skills across core finance documents
Solid understanding of secured transactions and related UCC concepts
Admission to at least one U.S. state bar
Ability to work a hybrid schedule based out of Stamford, CT
Team-oriented mindset, strong judgment, and comfort working directly with sophisticated clients and counterparties
Benefits
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Company
Orion Placement
As a nimble and technology-driven boutique recruiting firm, we are adept at adapting swiftly for success.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Justin Sofman
Co-Founder
Jon Missirlian
Founder
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