Private Credit / Leveraged Finance Associate

Corporate Finance Associate | Private Credit Focus | New York Our Am. Law 100 client is building out its New York corporate finance group with a mid-level associate who has meaningful experience in private credit and syndicated debt. This is a core practice at the firm, not a satellite offering, with steady deal flow tied to sponsor and non-sponsor clients.

The Role This associate will work on sophisticated financing matters, including private credit transactions and syndicated debt facilities. The practice regularly handles private equity acquisition finance, liability management, and special situations, often on complex, time-sensitive deals. Attorneys represent both borrowers and lenders, depending on the transaction.

Candidate Profile

• Class of 2017 to 2022
• Experience in private credit and syndicated debt at a peer firm
• Exposure to private equity acquisition finance, liability management, or special situations finance
• Background representing borrowers, lenders, or both
• Strong drafting skills and comfort running discrete workstreams with limited oversight Why This Role
• Well-established finance platform within a top firm in this space
• Consistent high-end deal work tied to private equity and credit funds
• Direct access to senior partners and lean deal teams
• Clear expectations, market compensation, and a long-term runway for advancement The annual compensation range is $260,000 to $435,000, plus benefits and discretionary bonus. Next Steps This search is confidential. Attorneys who meet the criteria and want to discuss the role discreetly should reach out directly for more detail. Click below to SCHEDULE A CALL or use the "I'm Interested" button to send us your information confidentially: