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Debt Finance Associate Attorney - New York

New York, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

TPO Search is a distinguished practice in New York seeking a talented Debt Finance Associate. The role involves advising clients on complex financing transactions and drafting various loan documentation while providing significant client exposure.

Management Consulting

Responsibilities

Draft, negotiate, and review the full suite of loan documentation, including credit agreements, security agreements, guarantees, intercreditor and subordination agreements, promissory notes, fee and commitment letters, term sheets, and amendments

Guide clients through secured lending issues involving UCC Article 9 and related components of Article 8

Manage diligence for sophisticated financing transactions, including review of searches, organizational materials, management agreements, and preparation of disclosure schedules

Coordinate complex closings and oversee the delivery of third-party requirements such as control agreements, bailee waivers, insurance endorsements, and credit-related operational agreements

For more senior candidates, contribute to drafting and negotiating legal opinions and opinion-related diligence

Engage directly with major market participants—including debt funds, financial institutions, private equity sponsors, and private companies—across a diverse mix of industries and deal types, including cross-border, project finance, venture-stage lending, restructuring, and workouts

Qualification

Debt finance experienceSecured lendingDrafting skillsNegotiation skillsLaw firm experienceAdmission to practice in New YorkProject management skillsCommunication skills