Financial Services – Senior Associate

Financial Services Senior Associate

A prominent nationally recognized law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its Financial Services practice. This role is ideal for a transactional lawyer who enjoys working on sophisticated finance matters collaborating with experienced partners and advising high-profile clients on complex lending transactions.

The Senior Associate will play a key role in structuring negotiating and documenting a broad range of financing transactions with a focus on syndicated credit facilities and leveraged finance. This position offers meaningful responsibility direct client interaction and the opportunity to further develop subject-matter expertise within a growing and well-established practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent lenders borrowers and other financial institutions in complex financing transactions
• Draft review and negotiate credit agreements and related loan documentation
• Work on syndicated credit facilities and leveraged finance transactions
• Collaborate closely with partners and other team members on high-value matters
• Manage transactions efficiently while maintaining excellent client service
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the Financial Services practice

What Were Looking For:

• 4 to 7 years of transactional legal experience
• Strong working knowledge of syndicated credit facilities and leveraged finance transactions
• Excellent academic credentials
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced collaborative environment
• Law degree required
• Eligibility for North Carolina Bar admission preferred

Why You Should Join:

This is an opportunity to join a firm that combines the strength and sophistication of a national practice with a collegial team-oriented culture. Attorneys are valued not only for their technical skills but also for their judgment professionalism and commitment to long-term growth.

• Work on high-quality complex transactions for respected clients
• Gain hands-on experience and meaningful responsibility at the senior associate level
• Collaborate with attorneys who are invested in mentorship professional development and teamwork
• Be part of a firm that prioritizes work-life balance well-being and career sustainability
• Enjoy a competitive compensation structure and a benefits program designed to support both personal and professional success

Compensation & Benefits:

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support attorneys both professionally and personally including:

Health & Wellness

• Multiple health insurance plan options including an HSA
• Dental vision and prescription drug coverage
• Telehealth services

Financial Security

• Cash Balance Pension Plan (for members) or Flexible Spending Accounts (for non-members)
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Financial Wellness Program

Work-Life Balance

• Generous holiday and vacation policies
• Maternal and paternal parental leave
• Bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Program and body wellness initiatives