Finance Attorney

We are looking for an experienced finance attorney to join a services team in Stamford, Connecticut. This role is suited for a mid-level legal team member with a strong background in sophisticated lending matters and a practical approach to managing transactions from initial structuring through closing. The position offers the opportunity to advise a broad client base on complex debt arrangements while collaborating closely with colleagues and external parties to deliver efficient, high-quality legal support.

Responsibilities:
• Advise lenders, borrowers, investment sponsors, and other financing participants on a range of complex debt transactions across varied deal structures.
• Prepare, analyze, and negotiate core financing documents, including credit facilities, purchase agreements, security instruments, guaranties, and related closing materials.
• Counsel clients on transaction structuring matters involving collateral packages, secured lending frameworks, and lien perfection considerations.
• Lead transactions from early-stage documentation through closing by overseeing timelines, satisfying closing conditions, and coordinating required deliverables.
• Partner with clients, opposing counsel, local counsel, and internal stakeholders to move matters forward effectively and resolve issues during execution.
• Provide legal support on mezzanine debt, second-lien arrangements, subordinated financing structures, and intercreditor matters.
• Review post-closing and ongoing financing needs such as amendments, waivers, refinancing activity, and restructuring matters.
• Guide entry-level legal team members and paralegals by offering direction on drafting, organization, and transaction management.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• At least 3 years of law firm experience focused on finance transactions.
• Demonstrated background in senior secured lending, with additional exposure to mezzanine financing strongly preferred.
• Strong command of loan documentation, security and guaranty provisions, collateral arrangements, and perfection concepts.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and issue-spotting abilities in fast-paced transactional settings.
• Ability to manage multiple active matters independently while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and a strong commitment to responsive, client-focused service.
• Collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented approach to legal practice.

Compensation

$200,000.00-$300,000.00 Yearly

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