Finance Associate - Houston

Finance Associate - Houston

Troutman Pepper Locke is seeking an Associate to join our Finance & Banking Practice Group in our Houston office. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced transactional attorneys on a sophisticated and varied deal flow, with direct mentorship from senior members of the team. We are open to considering outstanding candidates in the Dallas or Austin markets as well.

The ideal candidate will have three to five years of experience in transactional finance, with a background in one or more of the following areas: leveraged finance, fund finance, or commercial lending. The role involves advising lenders, borrowers, and other clients on a broad range of finance transactions, including leveraged acquisitions, syndicated credit facilities, bilateral credit facilities and asset-based lending. Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating credit agreements, indentures, security documents, and ancillary transaction documents, as well as managing matters from origination through closing in coordination with clients and counter parties.

Candidates must demonstrate strong analytical and drafting skills, the ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines simultaneously, and excellent communication and client service skills. All candidates must be licensed and in good standing in Texas, or eligible for admission to the Texas bar.

The salary range for this position is $260,000 - $310,000, dependent on years of experience.