Debt Finance Associate Attorney

Clifford Chance

$260K — $435K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited US law school
  • High academic achievement background
  • Experience with sponsor-side representation in debt finance
  • Strong interest in the debt finance area, demonstrating entrepreneurial spirit and teamwork
  • Admitted to (or ability to waive into) the New York Bar
  • Prior experience in a respected peer law firm

Responsibilities

  • Advise on various debt finance matters, including leveraged finance and private credit
  • Draft and negotiate complex financing agreements
  • Provide counsel to financial institutions, corporates, and funds on acquisition financings
  • Structure and execute domestic and cross-border transactions
  • Deliver clear and pragmatic advice on sophisticated finance issues

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits and compensation package
  • Emphasis on high academic and professional standards
  • Opportunity for involvement in a range of complex financing arrangements
  • Collaborative environment with a focus on entrepreneurial spirit
  • Access to training and development resources through the firm
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role

In our Debt Finance Global Product Group, we advise on the full range of debt finance matters, including leveraged finance, private credit, infrastructure finance, hybrid capital, fund finance, corporate lending, and syndicated facilities. We act for financial institutions, corporates, sponsors, funds, and direct lenders on acquisition financings, refinancings, liability management and other complex financing arrangements. Our lawyers advise on both lender- and borrower-side mandates and have extensive experience structuring and executing domestic and cross-border transactions, including financings backed by complex asset and infrastructure portfolios, providing clear and pragmatic advice on sophisticated finance matters.

Admission to the Washington, DC bar is required. Seeking associates with 3+ years of experience. Submissions must include a resume and law school transcript(s).

Qualifications

Your experience

The ideal applicant will possess the following qualifications:
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited US law school;
  • High academic achievement;
  • Experience with sponsor-side representation;
  • Strong interest in the subject area, entrepreneurial and a team-player;
  • Admitted to (or possessing the ability to waive into) the New York Bar;
  • Prior experience in a peer law firm.

Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The salary range for this role is $260,000-$435,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.

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