Finance & Restructuring Associate

Finance & Restructuring Associate

About the Role:

A leading international law firm is seeking a Finance & Restructuring Associate with 3 5 years of experience to join its growing Dallas & Denver office. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney looking to work on sophisticated financing transactions and restructuring matters while gaining hands-on experience across a broad range of debt products capital structures and complex commercial transactions.

The successful candidate will work closely with lenders borrowers private equity sponsors and corporate clients on a variety of finance and restructuring matters. This role offers substantial responsibility direct client exposure and the opportunity to collaborate with experienced attorneys on market-leading transactions.

Attorneys who are entrepreneurial highly motivated and eager to develop a well-rounded finance practice will find an outstanding platform for long-term career growth and professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent lenders borrowers sponsors and other transaction participants in corporate finance and restructuring matters.
• Advise clients on a broad range of financing transactions including senior debt mezzanine debt asset-based lending cash flow lending sponsor finance unitranche facilities and junior capital transactions.
• Draft review and negotiate loan agreements credit facilities security documents and related financing documentation.
• Conduct legal due diligence and analyze transaction-related risks.
• Assist with workout restructuring and special situations matters.
• Manage transactions from structuring through closing.
• Coordinate with clients opposing counsel financial institutions and other stakeholders throughout the transaction process.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice groups on complex and multidisciplinary matters.
• Maintain strong client relationships while delivering exceptional service and responsiveness.

Qualifications:

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 3 5 years of corporate finance transactional experience at a large law firm.
• Strong experience handling commercial lending and finance transactions.
• Texas Bar admission or eligibility to become admitted in Texas.
• Excellent drafting negotiation analytical and communication skills.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and competing deadlines effectively.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
• Strong attention to detail and business judgment.

Why Join Us:

• Work on sophisticated and high-profile financing and restructuring transactions across a wide range of industries.
• Gain exposure to diverse financing structures including senior debt mezzanine financing asset-based lending sponsor finance and unitranche transactions.
• Collaborate directly with experienced partners and respected finance attorneys.
• Take on meaningful responsibility and client-facing opportunities early in your career.
• Participate in complex workout and restructuring matters that broaden your transactional skillset.
• Join a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment that values initiative innovation and professional growth.
• Benefit from mentorship training and ongoing career development support.
• Build strong client relationships and gain exposure to leading financial institutions sponsors and corporate borrowers.
• Enjoy a platform that supports long-term career advancement and professional success.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Eligibility for discretionary and performance-based bonus opportunities where applicable.
• Potential eligibility for clerkship bonuses relocation assistance and bar-related benefits.
• Comprehensive medical insurance including infertility coverage gender-affirming care behavioral health services and access to virtual healthcare providers.
• Dental and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Basic and optional life insurance coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible time off policy.
• Up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave with additional paid leave opportunities for eligible birth parents.
• Adoption assistance program.
• Healthcare dependent care and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts.
• Backup child care and elder care support.
• Education and college advising resources.
• Virtual tutoring programs.
• Well-being initiatives and wellness programs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential counseling services.
• Travel assistance program.
• Professional development mentorship training and continuing education opportunities.
• Comprehensive support for work-life balance and family-friendly benefits.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with opportunities for long-term career growth and advancement.