Description:
Associate with Kirkland & Ellis LLP (New York, NY). Work within the Debt Finance practice group advising clients on a broad range of corporate debt finance transactions. Requires a Juris Doctor or LL.M. degree, or foreign equivalent. Requires admission to the New York state bar. Requires four (4) years of experience as an Associate, Trainee Lawyer, or related job/role/occupation in the finance or debt finance practice group of a law firm working on financing transactions. Must have experience working on structured financing and securitization transactions. Experience must include: Drafting and reviewing legal documents for financing transactions including contracts, credit agreements, asset purchase agreements, resolutions, opinions and other ancillary documents, and deal closing deliverables; Advising clients on financing strategies and structuring of the prospective transactions; Leading the representation and counsel of clients on debt finance transactions including regular-way financings, leveraged buy-outs (LBOs), liability management transactions, debt restructurings, and credit agreements; Advising clients on capital markets regulations, securitization, and asset finance matters as they relate to financing transactions; and Leading negotiations of financing transactions with counterparties. Email resumes to KEResumes@kirkland.com. Please use the following reference code: # 9507413. Self-applications only. No search firm applications, please.Kirkland & Ellis LLP offers a competitive salary structure as well as a robust offering of benefits to all of its employees and attorneys. Compensation is based upon the roles and responsibilities of the position, the experience and education of the applicant and/or employee and is aligned with internal pay equity within Kirkland & Ellis LLP itself. The hiring salary for this position is $390,000.
