Associate - Senior Debt & Leveraged Finance 5-8th yrs

Our client-a top-tier, national full-service firm-is growing fast and needs a senior finance associate to capitalize on surging deal flow in their New York office. The Opportunity * Handle sophisticated PE acquisitions and senior/mezzanine debt deals from day one * Represent both sides of the table-lenders and borrowers across diverse industries * Lead transactions, not just staff them-manage deals from structuring through closing * Direct client contact and business development from the start * Real mentorship role-supervise and develop junior associates What Sets This Firm Apart * Mid-size firm culture with Big Law sophistication-no bureaucracy, real access to partners * Consistent, high-quality deal flow in the middle market sweet spot * One-on-one career coaching (not lip service-actual structured development) * Clear advancement track in a genuinely collegial environment * Work-life integration that's achievable, not aspirational What You Bring * 5-8 years of law firm finance experience * Track record structuring and executing complex financing transactions * Strong academic credentials and active NY bar admission * Excellent drafting, negotiation, and business judgment * Team player who can also run independently The Package * Base: $315K-$375K (experience-based) * Discretionary + hours-based bonus on top * Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement * Professional development budget and programming This isn't a "post and pray" role. Our client is serious about finding the right person to grow with their expanding platform. If you're ready to take ownership of sophisticated deals in a firm that actually invests in your career, let's talk.