Senior Associate Attorney - Commercial Lending

Senior Associate Attorney - Commercial Lending

Client Confidential | Cravath Scale Compensation

We are currently partnered with a highly sophisticated finance boutique law firm that is hiring a Senior Associate to join its Commercial Lending practice. This is an opportunity to work on complex, high‑value transactions for institutional lenders and sponsor clients within a collaborative, deal‑driven platform that pays Cravath scale
.

• Handle sophisticated commercial lending transactions from structuring through closing and post‑closing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate key financing documents, including:
  • Credit agreements and related schedules
  • Commitment letters and term sheets
  • Intercreditor and subordination agreements
  • Agreements among lenders
  • Second lien and mezzanine loan documentation
  • Amendments, waivers, and forbearance agreements
  • Sponsor guarantees and other customary secured lending documents
• Represent lenders and/or borrowers in bilateral, club, and syndicated financings.
• Review acquisition documentation and advise on implications for credit facilities.
• Manage multiple active deals simultaneously while driving timelines and execution.
• Take increasing ownership of drafting and negotiation responsibilities.

• 3+ years of experience representing lenders and/or borrowers in commercial lending transactions.
• Experience with leveraged finance and/or sponsor‑backed acquisition finance (
  middle market or upper middle market
  ).
• Strong drafting and negotiation experience with core credit documentation.
• Exposure to bilateral, club, and/or syndicated deals.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven deal environment.
• Strong academic credentials and a collaborative, client‑focused approach
  .