Finance Associate Attorney
We are looking for a Finance Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience to join Morrison & Foerster's Finance practice group, representing banks, institutional lenders, and borrowers in complex, fast-paced secured lending transactions. This is an opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of smart, collaborative colleagues at a firm known for giving associates substantive client exposure early in their careers.
What will you be doing?
- Representing banks, institutional lenders, and borrowers in secured lending transactions
- Drafting, editing, and reviewing loan documents including loan agreements, security documentation, intercreditor agreements, and commitment papers
- Working on leveraged lending, syndicated lending, and sponsor finance deals
- Managing internal and external client and counsel relationships on complex financing matters
- Taking on increasing levels of responsibility for transactions with direct client interaction
Key Requirements
- 3-6 years of law firm experience primarily in secured lending transactions (class years )
- Demonstrated experience with leveraged finance, syndicated lending, or sponsor finance
- Strong drafting skills for loan documentation and closing materials
- Admitted to the state bar in which you are practicing or eligible to waive in
- Prior experience at a top-tier law firm with strong academic credentials
Salary $260K - $390K (Compensation follows the market-leading Cravath lockstep scale based on class year ). Base salary ranges from $310K-$420K depending on class year, plus substantial annual bonus potential including standard lockstep bonus, high hours bonus, and merit incentive. Comprehensive benefits include 401(k), medical/dental/vision, parental leave, and wellness programs.)