Mid-Level Leverage Finance Associate Attorney
Company: Direct Counsel
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Mid-Level Leverage Finance
Associate Attorney (New York) Direct Counsel is seeking a Mid-Level
Leverage Finance Associate to join a prestigious Am Law 100 firm in
New York. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of
experience in leverage finance, preferably within a top-tier law
firm. This role will provide the opportunity to work on complex,
high-profile transactions in a dynamic and collaborative
environment. Key Responsibilities: Represent clients in a variety
of leverage finance transactions, including lending, acquisition
finance, and restructurings. Draft and negotiate key finance
documents, including loan agreements, credit facilities, and
intercreditor agreements. Work closely with clients to provide
strategic legal counsel on financing transactions. Collaborate with
teams across corporate and finance practice areas to ensure
seamless legal services. Foster and maintain strong client
relationships through excellent communication and attention to
client needs. Manage a variety of matters and transactions
simultaneously while maintaining a high level of quality and
accuracy. Qualifications: Education: JD from an accredited law
school. Bar Admission: Licensed to practice in New York.
Experience: Minimum of 4 years of leverage finance experience,
ideally at a recognized Am Law 100 firm. Strong drafting,
negotiation, and analytical skills. Ability to work independently
while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong business
judgment and attention to detail. Work Environment: Hybrid: Regular
in-office presence with flexibility for work-from-home.
Compensation: The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is
$310,000 - $390,000 per year, depending on the candidate’s
geographic location, experience, and qualifications. A
comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and
vision insurance, as well as 401(k), is offered. Equal Opportunity
Employer: Direct Counsel is an equal opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a
protected veteran.
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