New York - Debt Financing Associate (Junior/Mid-Level)

Gunderson Dettmer

$235K — $310K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD 2022 - 2024
  • Experience at a BigLaw firm or recognized debt finance boutique
  • Admission or eligibility for Massachusetts or New York State bar
  • Desire to work with tech and life sciences companies
  • Experience in representing lenders or borrowers in debt finance transactions
  • Familiarity with bilateral and syndicated loan structures advantageous
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Counsel venture-backed and public companies in debt financing
  • Negotiate commercial loan facilities and secured transactions
  • Interact directly with CEOs, Boards of Directors, and venture fund general partners
  • Support clients in understanding debt financing options
  • Collaborate within the Debt Financing team to deliver client-focused solutions

Benefits

  • Team-oriented and collaborative work environment
  • Significant client interaction and involvement
  • Exposure to the startup and venture capital ecosystem
  • Opportunities to work with diverse technology and life sciences companies
  • Potential for career growth within a dynamic legal practice
Full Job Description
We are searching for a junior or mid-level associate to join our Debt Financing group in our Boston or New York office. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of direct experience in structuring and negotiating commercial loan facilities and other secured transactions.

We are seeking a motivated, team-oriented, and collaborative attorney who is excited about working with clients in the startup and venture capital ecosystem. Your practice at Gunderson will involve counseling both venture-backed and public companies in all aspects of debt financing and secured transactions. You will have significant client contact, and must be comfortable interacting with CEOs, Boards of Directors, and general partners of venture funds.

Job Requirements:

  • JD 2022 - 2024
  • Previous experience at a BigLaw firm or recognized debt finance boutique required.
  • Candidates must be admitted or eligible to waive into the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or New York State bar.
  • Eagerness to work with tech and life sciences companies and venture funds.
  • Demonstrated experience in representing either lenders or borrowers in debt finance transactions, including venture debt, recurring revenue loans, asset-based lending, fund finance, and other debt financings for both private and public companies.
  • Experience with both bilateral and syndicated loan structures a plus.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills are highly valued.


Salary Range:

  • $235,000 - $310,000

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