Corporate Finance Attorney

Ascension Global Staffing and Executive Search is seeking a Corporate Finance attorney for our global law firm client's DC office. Our client has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for an Associate in the Corporate Finance practice of their Washington, D.C. office. They offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. Our client is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; this is an exciting opportunity to train and work with a dynamic and nationally recognized practice group.

Job Requirements

We are looking for an experienced finance or corporate associate with exposure to finance with 1-3 years of experience. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in borrower and/or lender representations, with experience in private credit facilities, syndicated credit facilities, acquisition financings, asset-based lending and/or securitizations.

Candidates should have experience drafting, reviewing and revising:

1. Credit agreements
2. Debt commitment letters
3. Security agreements
4. Closing deliverables, including secretary’s certificates, resolutions, legal opinions, schedules and exhibits.

Experience in representing private equity sponsors and portfolio companies would be beneficial.

Candidates should be diligent, proactive, supportive and team-oriented and possess a strong academic background with superior drafting skills. They must be willing to take on significant responsibility for deal management, client interaction, and work product. Admission to one or more state bars is required, with prior admission to the DC bar a plus.