Sr. Attorney

International, boutique law firm is seeking a NY-Barred, Senior Debt Financing Attorney to join its team. This is an amazing opportunity to join a team of highly accomplished individuals that take great pride in their work while maintaining a work-life balance that is hard to find in Big Law (only 1400 billable hour requirement!!). Employees work a flexible hybrid schedule. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience and will have direct experience advising lenders and borrowers on complex, secured and unsecured lending transactions. Some Big Law experience highly preferred.

What you bring:

• Expertise in the fields of impact debt finance, cross-border secured lending, venture debt, and PRI lending for impact and blended capital structures 
• Lender and borrower representation: Advising lenders and borrowers on complex secured and unsecured lending transactions, from deal inception to post-closing compliance and restructurings 
• Focus on underserved communities and emerging markets 
• Impact lending to underserved communities and emerging markets in sectors such as solar finance, clean energy, public health, and affordable housing 
• Experience in complex secured and unsecured lending transactions, including senior secured debt facilities, project financings, mezzanine financings, and venture debt solutions
• Guiding clients through the intricacies of impact lending, minimizing financial risk while maximizing social and environmental performance. From lenders performing due diligence to borrowers navigating market demands, you will help design innovative deal structures that align with financial and commercial objectives.

Qualifications:

• Admission to the New York Bar in good standing.

• At least 7 years of legal experience focused on debt finance and complex lending transactions.

• Prior training in a large law firm environment is preferred with the ability to work independently on sophisticated matters.

• Demonstrated background in cross-border secured lending, venture debt, and impact-oriented financing structures.

• Experience representing both lenders and borrowers in secured and unsecured credit transactions.

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills across loan documents and related commercial agreements.

• Ability to manage multiple high-value matters while exercising sound judgment and attention to detail.

• Familiarity with financing work connected to underserved communities, emerging markets, or mission-driven investment sectors is preferred.

Compensation

$250,000.00-$350,000.00 Yearly

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