Associate – Finance & Transactions
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Associate Finance & Transactions
Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite) New York City
Compensation: $225000 $260000 base salary
Additional Compensation: Full benefits package annual bonus
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. no visa sponsorship
The Opportunity
HireNow Staffing is representing a highly regarded New Yorkbased law firm seeking an exceptional Commercial Finance Associate with 24 years of experience to join a sophisticated transactional practice.
This role is designed for attorneys who have already proven themselves in demanding environments and are ready to take on meaningful responsibility in complex high-value finance transactions. The practice rewards precision judgment and consistencynot résumé padding or short-term career moves.
This is not a training role. Candidates must arrive with strong fundamentals hands-on deal experience and the professional maturity expected of elite finance practitioners.
Key Responsibilities
Candidates will be evaluated heavily on demonstrated experience performing the following:
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Represent lenders and borrowers in commercial finance transactions including structuring drafting and negotiating transaction documents
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Take an active role in asset-based lending transactions from due diligence through closing
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Manage discrete portions of complex deals with limited supervision while coordinating with senior attorneys
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Review and analyze credit agreements security documents intercreditor agreements and ancillary transaction materials
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Identify and resolve legal and business issues that arise in fast-moving transactional settings
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Communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams counterparties and clients
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Maintain accuracy organization and responsiveness under tight timelines
Only candidates with substantive hands-on deal exposure will be considered.
Required Qualifications (Strict Requirements)
These qualifications are mandatory. Candidates who do not meet all requirements should not apply.
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24 years of commercial finance experience in a law firm setting
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Less than 2 years or more than 4 years of experience will not be considered
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Experience gained at an AmLaw 120 firm
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Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
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Active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar
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Demonstrated experience handling complex finance transactions not limited to document review
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Strong analytical drafting and negotiation skills
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Clear record of job stability and professional continuity
Preferred Qualifications (Highly Differentiating)
Candidates with the following experience will be viewed as standout applicants:
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Deep experience in asset-based lending transactions
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Exposure to transportation finance
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Track record of meaningful responsibility on sophisticated multi-party deals
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Strong commercial judgment and business-minded approach to legal problem-solving
Who This Role Is For
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Attorneys who take pride in technical excellence and precision
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Professionals seeking long-term growth not lateral résumé moves
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Candidates who value rigor accountability and consistency
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Associates who want to be trusted with real responsibility on high-stakes transactions
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 business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview.
Key Skills
- Financial Services
- Financial Concepts
- Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Analysis Skills
- Securities Law
- Investment Banking
- Microsoft Excel
- Private equity
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Financial Planning
