Staff Attorney - Debt Finance in Long Island, NY| LawFirmStaff

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Title : Staff Attorney - Debt Finance

Location : New York - Long Island
Refer to Job # ZVQY831569

This large US law firm has a extremely strong international presence and many substantial offices around the world. The London office specializes in corporate, international litigation and dispute resolution, intellectual property, and communications law. This firm has been around for a long time and has grown steadily, and its large size allows it to handle highly complex transactions and disputes by using its worldwide resources. This firm's impressive client list includes many of the largest corporations, financial institutions and governments from around the world. Associates at this firm like the high-profile transactions and clients, the prestige of the firm, and the opportunities for pro bono work that are available. Compensation at this firm is at the top of the market.
Staff Attorney - Debt Finance The candidate will be responsible for discrete deal work such as fatal flaw and other documentation review projects, lender due diligence, ancillary deal documentation drafting, post-closing matters, legal opinion review, local law support for transactions originated in the foreign offices, collateral reviews, portfolio management and other discrete items. Conducting fatal flaw and other documentation reviews. Drafting, reviewing and negotiating loan and security documentation and ancillary deliverables. Assisting clients with ongoing deal administration including collateral matters (e.g., deposit account control agreements), joinders, amendments, portfolio management, payoffs, etc. Managing and conducting lender-side due diligence. Reviewing and commenting on purchase agreements in leveraged acquisition commitment paper processes. Providing local law support for transactions originated in our foreign offices. Providing direct assistance to senior lawyers on matters arising in the course of day-to-day provision of legal services to leading international and domestic clients. Assisting the Knowledge team with the creation, development and management of forms, precedents and training and research materials. Conducting legal research, depending on client needs. Exercising good judgment in internal and external written and verbal communications. Attending and participating in continuing education classes as well as attending regular meetings of the Group. The candidate should have strong academic credentials and a genuine interest in domestic and cross-border financing transactions. Must have 2+ years of transactional experience. Debt finance experience is strongly preferred. Should preferably also have experience that includes sponsored finance, syndicated lending, acquisition/leveraged finance (either borrower or lender side) and/or direct lending and private credit transactions. Experience reviewing and analyzing debt documentation and/or distressed loan obligations is needed. A strong understanding of the restructuring process and debtor-in-possession financing is a plus. Outstanding communication and excellent drafting skills are essential. Commercial and business awareness is required. Should also be ambitious and passionate about work, ready for the challenges of working in a global law firm, service-minded with strong interpersonal skills and able to work in a team environment. Fluency in Spanish would be a plus. Should be admitted to the Bar and be in good standing.
 
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