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Key requirements
Juris Doctor, LL.M. or foreign equivalent Admission to the New York State Bar At least four years of experience as an Associate with the Corporate, Debt Finance, Banking, or Finance practice group of an international law firm Experience supporting corporate borrowers, private equity sponsors and commercial lenders in sophisticated debt transactions including merger and acquisition financing, syndicated credit facilities, and debt restructurings
The role
Kirkland & Ellis LLP is seeking a Lateral Associate for their New York office. This role is within the Debt Finance practice group and requires at least four years of experience in corporate debt finance transactions.
What you'll do
- Advise clients on a broad range of corporate debt finance transactions
- Support corporate borrowers, private equity sponsors and commercial lenders in sophisticated debt transactions including merger and acquisition financing, syndicated credit facilities, and debt restructurings
- Draft corporate and financial transaction documents, including term sheets, commitment papers, credit agreements, and security agreements
- Develop and implement loan workouts and restructuring plans
- Support legal advice to financial institutions and corporate clients on term loan obligations, exit financing, creditor negotiations, and debt finance transactions
- Review proposed finance transactions to evaluate and develop advice on debt obligations
What we're looking for
Juris Doctor, LL.M. or foreign equivalent
Admission to the New York State Bar
At least four years of experience as an Associate with the Corporate, Debt Finance, Banking, or Finance practice group of an international law firm
Experience supporting corporate borrowers, private equity sponsors and commercial lenders in sophisticated debt transactions including merger and acquisition financing, syndicated credit facilities, and debt restructurings
Experience drafting corporate and financial transaction documents, including term sheets, commitment papers, credit agreements, and security agreements
Experience developing and implementing loan workouts and restructuring plans
Experience supporting legal advice to financial institutions and corporate clients on term loan obligations, exit financing, creditor negotiations, and debt finance transactions
Experience reviewing proposed finance transactions to evaluate and develop advice on debt obligations
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Lateral Associate
Kirkland & Ellis · New York · $365,000+
New York · $365,000+