Financial Services – Senior Associate

Financial Services Senior Associate (Transactional)

Location: Hybrid (3 days in-office) Charlotte NC or Charleston SC
Compensation: $200000 $300000 base salary
Additional Compensation: Annual bonus
Benefits: Full comprehensive benefits package
Employment Type: Full-Time
Visa Sponsorship: Not available

The Opportunity

HireNow Staffing is partnering with a nationally recognized Am Law 200 firm to identify a seasoned Financial Services Senior Associate to support a rapidly expanding transactional finance platform. This role is ideal for an experienced attorney who thrives in complex deal environments and is ready to take on a visible high-impact position within a collaborative growth-oriented practice.

The firm maintains a strong footprint across the Southeast with national deal flow offering senior associates the opportunity to work on sophisticated finance transactions while continuing to deepen technical expertise and client-facing responsibilities.

Role Overview

As a Senior Associate in the Financial Services practice you will play a key role in structuring negotiating and executing complex financing transactions across multiple industries and asset classes. You will work closely with partners junior associates and clients on matters that demand precision sound judgment and strong commercial awareness.

This position is well suited for attorneys who are confident managing core deal components independently while contributing strategically to larger multi-party transactions.

Key Responsibilities

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to perform the following to be considered for interview:

• Draft review and negotiate documentation for complex finance transactions including credit agreements and ancillary documents

• Support and lead components of syndicated credit facilities and leveraged finance transactions

• Advise clients on deal structure risk allocation and execution strategy

• Collaborate across finance sub-practices to deliver integrated solutions

• Manage transaction timelines diligence processes and closing mechanics

• Communicate clearly with clients lenders borrowers and internal stakeholders

• Mentor junior associates and contribute to efficient deal execution

• Maintain exceptional attention to detail while handling multiple active matters

Required Qualifications

To be eligible for consideration candidates must meet the following criteria:

• 5 years of transactional law experience with a focus on finance

• Prior experience at an Am Law 200 firm (required)

• Demonstrated experience working on sophisticated finance transactions

• Strong academic credentials and professional writing skills

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team-based environment

• Willingness to work in a hybrid schedule (3 days in-office) in Charlotte or Charleston

• Not currently barred in North Carolina or South Carolina (firm will support bar admission as needed)

Preferred Qualifications (Strongly Emphasized)

Candidates with the following background will receive priority consideration:

• Substantial experience with syndicated loans and leveraged finance

• Exposure to one or more of the following areas:

  • Securitization

  • Renewable energy or project finance

  • Public bonds

  • Real estate finance

• Experience handling multi-party multi-jurisdictional transactions

• Comfort taking ownership of key deal components with limited oversight

• Strong client-service mindset with commercial awareness

Why This Role Stands Out

• Highly competitive compensation aligned with senior associate market expectations

• National-level finance work within a collegial well-resourced platform

• Exposure to multiple finance disciplines without being siloed

• Clear runway for continued professional growth and leadership

• Hybrid work model in attractive Southeast markets

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this role. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements.
This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and practice demands. Only candidates meeting core qualifications will be considered for interview.