Finance Associate Attorney (Senior) - Private Credit/Direct Lending
Apply NowCompany: Morrison & Foerster LLP
Location: New York, NY 10025
Description:
Position: Finance Attorney (Senior Associate) - Private Credit/Direct Lending
Office: New York
Experience: 6 Years of Experience
We have an immediate need for a highly-qualified Senior Associate with 6 years of experience representing Lenders in Private Credit/Direct Lending transactions to join our growing Finance Group in the New York Office.
The ideal candidate will have 6 years of experience representing private credit lenders in secured financing transactions in middle market sponsored and non-sponsored secured lending transactions, including cash flow financings, leveraged buyouts and recapitalizations, encompassing both senior and junior capital facilities. Experience with restructurings, cross-border transactions and asset-based financings is a plus. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating commitment papers, term sheets, credit agreements, collateral documents, intercreditor agreements, and generally leading and supervising all aspects of lending transactions.
Our Finance Practice Group
As a co-chair of the Finance practice group, Dario Avram states "associates in the Finance group have the opportunity to work on complex and fast paced financing transactions, together with a diverse group of smart and collaborative colleagues." Learn more about the team and the work you can do at https://www.mofo.com/capabilities/lending-financial-transactions.
Who You Are
Own Your MoFo Career
MoFo empowers its lawyers at every level to take ownership of their careers and is transparent about what it takes to succeed and advance at the firm. The firm's commitment to our attorneys' growth extends throughout their careers.
What We Offer
Inquiries
For questions regarding this position, please contact Lauren Galluzzo, Regional Attorney Recruiting Manager, East Coast.
Office: New York
Experience: 6 Years of Experience
We have an immediate need for a highly-qualified Senior Associate with 6 years of experience representing Lenders in Private Credit/Direct Lending transactions to join our growing Finance Group in the New York Office.
The ideal candidate will have 6 years of experience representing private credit lenders in secured financing transactions in middle market sponsored and non-sponsored secured lending transactions, including cash flow financings, leveraged buyouts and recapitalizations, encompassing both senior and junior capital facilities. Experience with restructurings, cross-border transactions and asset-based financings is a plus. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating commitment papers, term sheets, credit agreements, collateral documents, intercreditor agreements, and generally leading and supervising all aspects of lending transactions.
Our Finance Practice Group
As a co-chair of the Finance practice group, Dario Avram states "associates in the Finance group have the opportunity to work on complex and fast paced financing transactions, together with a diverse group of smart and collaborative colleagues." Learn more about the team and the work you can do at https://www.mofo.com/capabilities/lending-financial-transactions.
Who You Are
- You have six (6) years of big law firm experience representing private credit funds and direct lenders in secured finance transactions. Experience with cross-border transactions, restructurings and workouts, and familiarity with intercreditor arrangements is a plus.
- You are a highly-motivated and proactive team player with a results-oriented work ethic, strong interpersonal skills and demonstrable client relationship skills.
- You are a member of the State Bar of New York.
- Strong academic credentials and strong prior Big Law work experience required.
Own Your MoFo Career
MoFo empowers its lawyers at every level to take ownership of their careers and is transparent about what it takes to succeed and advance at the firm. The firm's commitment to our attorneys' growth extends throughout their careers.
- MyMoFo, a best-in-class and transparent framework for success, provides associates with clear and consistent expectations at every experience level.
- MoFo Navigate, our mentoring and sponsorship programs, takes a holistic approach to professional growth. By encouraging collaboration and leveraging insight across departments and geography, and over the course of each attorney's career, MoFo Navigate creates a support system dynamic enough to respond to the changing needs of all of our attorneys as they grow and develop.
- MoFo NEXT, our dedicated Center for Career Advancement, offers services such as career visioning, crafting communication materials, executive presence resources, interview techniques, and networking skills.
What We Offer
- A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
- Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options, backup child and elder care, and more.
- Tax free health accounts: HSA and FSA.
- 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans.
- Global wellness program, including free access to health care advocates, Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and Calm apps.
- Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements.
- Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration, and up to two professional associations. Additional bar memberships may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
- Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel to assist with identifying pro bono organizations and matters to work with.
- Matching gift programs for law school and charitable organization donations.
Inquiries
For questions regarding this position, please contact Lauren Galluzzo, Regional Attorney Recruiting Manager, East Coast.