Leveraged Finance/Private Credit Associate Attorney

Company: Direct Counsel
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Direct Counsel is seeking a Leveraged Finance/Private Credit Associate Attorney to join a national firm. Available locations: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Miami, New York. Overview The firm is seeking an associate attorney with 5–7 years of experience in leveraged finance and private credit to join its Finance & Financial Services practice group. The ideal candidate has substantial experience representing financial institutions, private credit funds, BDCs, and non-bank lenders in sophisticated, sponsor-backed transactions. This role involves significant responsibility, direct client interaction, and ownership of workstreams within a fast-paced, high-performance environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and support sponsor-backed acquisition financings across various industries, including cross-border and multi-currency transactions. Structure and negotiate cash-flow and asset-based lending facilities (senior, senior-stretch, superpriority revolvers). Handle multi-lender and syndicated credit facilities, including intercreditor and subordination arrangements. Work on mezzanine and subordinated debt, preferred equity co-investments, and other structured financing solutions. Advise on liability management transactions (LMEs), including uptier exchanges, covenant resets, amendments, waivers, drop-downs, and exchange offers. Manage amend-and-extend transactions, refinancings, and recapitalizations for sponsor portfolio companies. Requirements 5–7 years of leveraged finance/private credit experience at a national, NY-style firm. JD from an ABA-accredited law school. Bar admission in one or more listed jurisdictions (FL, NY, MA, IL, GA, NC, TX) or eligibility to become licensed. Minimum three days per week in-office. Deep familiarity with LMEs, unitranche/FOLO structures, multi-lender syndications, and sponsor finance market terms. Strong drafting skills (credit agreements, security documents, intercreditors, commitment papers). Proven ability to manage complex transactions and client relationships. Big-law training and a track record of handling sophisticated deals. Compensation For the listed locations, the expected compensation range is $365,000 – $420,000 , depending on qualifications and experience. Range may vary for other markets.

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