Description:
Vinson & Elkins is seeking a finance associate or senior associate for its Dallas office. Candidates should have 4 or more years of experience (J.D. class of 2022 or earlier) and a strong background in debt finance transactions. Ranked No. 1 in Texas by Vault, where associates call it "honestly the best BigLaw can get," V&E's finance practice consistently leads the market in deal volume and aggregate loan amounts, offering associates the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions alongside industry-leading partners.Candidates should have experience representing commercial bank and private credit lenders, private equity sponsors, corporate borrowers, and/or investors in a range of debt financing and hybrid investment transactions. Relevant experience includes senior-secured, junior-secured, and mezzanine lending, acquisition and leveraged financings, and other structured financings and credit investments. Experience with private credit, data center financing, and/or alternative capital transactions is a plus.
This role offers exposure to sophisticated, market-defining transactions, a collaborative culture with meaningful client contact and hands-on responsibility, and a firm-wide commitment to associate training, direct client contact, and early business development opportunities.
Recruiting contact: Michelle Brelsford (mbrelsford@velaw.com)
