Global Finance Associate

One of the most prestigious and highly regarded AmLaw 10 firms in the market are looking to strategically add an associate to their expanding Global Finance team in New York. This is a rare opportunity to join an elite finance practice with the flexibility to either specialise in fund finance or maintain broader exposure across a range of sophisticated financing transactions. Opportunities offering this level of flexibility at a firm of this calibre are very hard to come by. With a market-leading global platform across the world's key financial centres, you will advise on some of the most complex and innovative cross-border financing matters for private equity sponsors, investment funds, financial institutions, and lenders. The Role As part of this firm's market-leading finance practice, you will advise clients on a broad range of fund-level financing transactions, including: · Subscription credit facilities · NAV financings · Hybrid facilities · GP financings · Structured capital solutions for investment funds You will also: · Draft and negotiate financing, security, and credit documentation · Conduct legal due diligence and manage transactions from inception through to closing · Work closely with clients, lenders, banks, and other counterparties · Take on meaningful responsibility and client exposure from an early stage Why This Opportunity? · Join one of the most respected finance practices globally · Work directly with recognised leaders in fund finance and investment funds · Gain exposure to high-profile and cutting-edge transactions · Develop strong client relationships through significant client-facing responsibility · Benefit from exceptional training, mentorship, and career development · Be part of a growing practice with genuine opportunities for progression · Receive a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including market-leading bonus potential, healthcare, retirement benefits, and additional wellbeing programmes Candidate Requirements The successful candidate will have: · 5-8 years' experience within fund finance, banking, structured finance, or investment funds · Excellent drafting, negotiation, and technical legal skills · Strong project management and transaction management capabilities · The confidence to work directly with clients and build long-term relationships The Opportunity This role presents the chance to join a finance practice that is already operating at the top of the market while continuing to experience significant growth. It offers a platform to build your profile, take on increasing responsibility, and play an active role in the firm's continued expansion across sponsor finance, private credit, fund finance, and cross-border transactions. For a confidential discussion about the opportunity and your longer-term career goals, please get in touch.