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Direct Counsel · 1 month ago

Leveraged Finance/Private Credit Associate Attorney

positionMiami, FL
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$365K/yr - $420K/yr
date5+ years exp

Direct Counsel is seeking a Leveraged Finance/Private Credit Associate Attorney to join a national firm. The role involves significant responsibility and direct client interaction, focusing on representing financial institutions and private credit funds in sophisticated transactions.

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Responsibilities

Lead and support sponsor-backed acquisition financings across various industries, including cross-border and multi-currency transactions
Structure and negotiate cash-flow and asset-based lending facilities (senior, senior-stretch, superpriority revolvers)
Handle multi-lender and syndicated credit facilities, including intercreditor and subordination arrangements
Work on mezzanine and subordinated debt, preferred equity co-investments, and other structured financing solutions
Advise on liability management transactions (LMEs), including uptier exchanges, covenant resets, amendments, waivers, drop-downs, and exchange offers
Manage amend-and-extend transactions, refinancings, and recapitalizations for sponsor portfolio companies

Qualification

Leveraged finance experiencePrivate credit experienceJD from ABA-accredited schoolBar admissionDrafting skillsTransaction managementClient relationship managementBig-law training

Required

5–7 years of leveraged finance/private credit experience at a national, NY-style firm
JD from an ABA-accredited law school
Bar admission in one or more listed jurisdictions (FL, NY, MA, IL, GA, NC, TX) or eligibility to become licensed
Minimum three days per week in-office
Deep familiarity with LMEs, unitranche/FOLO structures, multi-lender syndications, and sponsor finance market terms
Strong drafting skills (credit agreements, security documents, intercreditors, commitment papers)
Proven ability to manage complex transactions and client relationships
Big-law training and a track record of handling sophisticated deals

Company

Direct Counsel

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Direct Counsel is a recruiting agency that offers staffing services for the law, engineering, and accounting sectors.
dateFounded in 2021
location
Glendale, California, USA
people-size2-10 employees
web-link
https://directcounsel.net

H1B Sponsorship

Direct Counsel has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2023 (1)

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Early Stage
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