Leveraged Finance Attorney

Overview

The organization is seeking experienced leveraged finance attorneys for assignment work with leading law firm clients. This role is remote and is designed for attorneys who can step into sophisticated finance matters with minimal ramp-up.

The ideal candidate will have significant law firm (big law) experience representing lenders and/or borrowers/sponsors in leveraged finance transactions, including leveraged buyouts (LBOs) and acquisition financings.

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders and/or borrowers/sponsors in leveraged finance transactions, including:
  • Leveraged buyouts (LBOs)
  • Acquisition financings
  • Credit facilities and related credit agreements
  • Security arrangements and collateral packages
  • Guarantees and intercreditor agreements
  • Syndicated lending transactions
  • Refinancings and recapitalizations
  • M&A-related leveraged financings and amendments
• Handle sophisticated leveraged finance matters with minimal ramp-up
• Provide support on transactions involving complex banking and finance structures

Requirements

• 5+ years of leveraged finance experience representing lenders and/or borrowers/sponsors, preferably at an AmLaw 100 firm
• Excellent academic credentials
• Outstanding references
• Licensed and in good standing in state of residence

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with banking and financial institution clients
• Exposure to asset finance, structured finance, fund finance, or other complex banking and finance transactions

Position Details

• Type of role: Engagement
• Schedule: Flexible (full-time, part-time, or anywhere in-between)
• Location: Remote

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: Annualized pay for this contract position ranges from $249,600 to $312,000 when calculated on a full-time basis.
• Pay note: Pay for contract roles is based on multiple factors including work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference. (Each candidate’s pay rate can affect the client bill rate, which can affect competitiveness for the position.)
• Benefits: Contract professionals are usually W2 employees of the organization.
  • Eligible for full benefits when working in roles for 20 hours per week
  • Eligible professionals receive complimentary Group Life, LTD and AD&D
  • A qualified 401k plan is available
  • CLE and Professional Expense stipend for benefits-eligible attorneys

Confidentiality

• Identity will not be disclosed, and prospective clients will not be approached without prior consent.
• Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Location

Remote