Baker McKenzie · 1 month ago
Mid-level Leveraged Finance Associate
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$310K/yr - $365K/yr
4+ years expBaker McKenzie is an internationally recognized law firm seeking a mid-level Leveraged Finance associate to join their fast-growing Leveraged Finance Practice. The role involves representing private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers in various debt finance transactions, with opportunities for professional development in a dynamic environment.
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Responsibilities
Substantive experience representing private equity sponsors, corporate borrowers and/or lenders in a full range of debt finance transactions, including acquisition financings, ABLs, term loan facilities, senior and mezz, dividend and other recapitalizations and refinancing
Prior experience as a key member of deal teams is preferred, including having taken responsibility for running signings and closings, taking 'the pen' on drafting and negotiating debt commitment papers and credit documentation, etc
Exposure to middle-market private equity transactions is helpful
Prior experience working across from or representing alternative credit providers and private lenders is helpful
Deal Sheet required
Qualification
Required
Four to five years of experience in Leveraged Finance
Substantive experience representing private equity sponsors, corporate borrowers and/or lenders in a full range of debt finance transactions, including acquisition financings, ABLs, term loan facilities, senior and mezz, dividend and other recapitalizations and refinancing
Deal Sheet required
Ability to function smoothly in a global team environment with culturally diverse team members
Must be admitted to and a member in good standing of the NY Bar
Preferred
Prior experience as a key member of deal teams, including having taken responsibility for running signings and closings, taking 'the pen' on drafting and negotiating debt commitment papers and credit documentation
Exposure to middle-market private equity transactions
Prior experience working across from or representing alternative credit providers and private lenders
Company
Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie empowers clients to compete in the global economy.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Colin Murray
Chief Executive Officer, America
Kate Stonestreet
Global Chief Operating Officer
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