Private Credit Associate
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Overview
A highly regarded international law firm is looking for talented Private Credit Associates to join its top-tier Private Credit practice in New York. The group is widely recognised for its market-leading work across the private credit space and for advising sophisticated investors on complex, high-value lending transactions across all market cycles.
The Private Credit team advises a diverse client base, including private credit funds, business development companies (BDCs), and select financial institutions. Associates benefit from exposure to a broad range of transactions spanning the entire capital stack, from lower-middle market deals through to large-cap and syndicated financings, working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
About the Role
As a Private Credit Associate, you will advise clients on sophisticated direct lending and leveraged finance transactions across a wide range of industries and deal sizes. You will work closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers, contributing meaningfully to transaction structuring, documentation, and execution from inception through closing.
This role is well suited for an associate with 4–7 years of relevant lending experience who is looking to work on high-end private credit matters while continuing to develop strong technical skills and commercial judgment.
What You’ll Do
• Advise private credit funds, BDCs, and other lenders on a broad range of direct lending and leveraged finance transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex financing documentation, including credit agreements, intercreditor agreements, and related ancillary documents
• Support transactions across all levels of the capital structure, from lower-middle market to large-cap and syndicated deals
• Assist with transaction structuring, diligence, and execution through signing and closing
• Collaborate with colleagues across corporate, restructuring, tax, and regulatory teams on integrated transactions
• Provide practical, commercial legal advice in fast-moving and complex deal environments
• Build strong working relationships with clients through high-quality service and responsiveness
About You
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school
• 4–7 years of relevant lending or private credit experience at a reputable law firm
• Admission to practice law in New York
• Experience handling sophisticated, high-end lending transactions
• Strong drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a demanding, collaborative team environment
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