Debt Finance Mid-Level Associate

Job Description

Mc Guire Woods ’ Charlotte office is seeking an Associate to support its Debt Finance practice.

Mc Guire Woods  has extensive experience representing issuers, underwriters, placement agents, initial purchasers and other credit parties in a wide variety of industries in complex public and private placements of high‑yield, mezzanine, investment‑grade and other debt securities, as well as bridge financings and restructuring and refinancing transactions for high‑yield securities, including exchange and tender offers and consent solicitations. Our experience includes transactions for the financing, refinancing and recapitalization of companies in established and emerging industries, bridge financings, developing complex restructuring plans to revive troubled businesses and protect bondholder investments, and helping to retire less favorable debt.

• Senior credit facilities
• Second lien facilities
• Mezzanine facilities
• Bridge facilities
• High‑yield debt offerings
• Investment‑grade debt offerings
• Institutional private placements
• Exchange offers, tender offers and consent solicitations

• Qualified candidates will have 3‑5 years of experience.
• Preferred candidates will have senior secured, mezzanine, second lien and/or syndicated finance experience as well as solid law firm work experience.
• Must have a strong academic record, excellent writing and oral communication skills and the ability to work independently with clients and colleagues.
• Willingness and desire to work with innovative technology platforms. Our attorneys leverage Harvey AI to accelerate research, streamline document drafting, and enhance analytical work, allowing associates to focus on higher‑value strategic thinking and client engagement.
• Must be barred in North Carolina.

We offer competitive salary with flexible hours, merit bonus opportunities, billable hours credit for pro bono work, and a supportive environment that focuses on meaningful career development.