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Debt Finance Attorney

Orion Placement


Job Location:

Portland, OR - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 145000 - 190000
Posted: 21 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Pay: $145000.00 - $190000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Join a sophisticated transactional practice handling complex financing matters for borrowers and lenders
  • Work on a diverse mix of secured unsecured syndicated asset-based acquisition and cross-border financing transactions
  • Gain significant responsibility and direct client interaction on high-value deals
  • Enjoy a collaborative culture with no rigid billable hour requirement and typical annual billing between 1500-1800 hours annually
  • Earn performance-based bonuses and strong long-term career growth opportunities
  • Work alongside experienced attorneys in a supportive collegial environment
  • Hybrid flexibility with the ability to work remotely up to two days per week
  • Relocation candidates are welcome

Location: Portland Maine Hybrid schedule offering the flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week while remaining connected to a collaborative team environment.

Note: Candidates must have 3 years of debt finance and restructuring transactional experience and be licensed to practice law in Maine.

About Us

We are a collaborative client-focused law firm dedicated to providing practical business solutions and exceptional client service. Our attorneys work closely with sophisticated clients on complex matters while enjoying a supportive culture that values professional growth teamwork and work-life balance. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

  • Represent borrowers and lenders in a wide variety of financing transactions
  • Structure document and manage transactions from term sheet through closing
  • Handle secured unsecured asset-based mezzanine syndicated bilateral and acquisition financing matters
  • Advise clients on cross-border financing transactions and commercial lending matters
  • Assist with restructurings workouts and related transactions
  • Draft and negotiate credit agreements loan documents and ancillary agreements
  • Coordinate due diligence and transaction execution
  • Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups on sophisticated transactions
  • Build trusted relationships with clients and provide practical legal advice

Qualifications

  • 3 years of debt finance and restructuring transactional experience
  • Strong experience structuring and documenting financing transactions required
  • Experience managing transactions from term sheet through closing required
  • Exposure to secured lending syndicated lending acquisition finance or asset-based lending preferred
  • Restructuring workout or bankruptcy experience is a plus
  • Excellent drafting analytical and communication skills
  • Maine bar admission required

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will join a highly respected transactional team where attorneys are trusted with meaningful work and direct client relationships. We offer a collegial atmosphere excellent mentorship and opportunities to work on sophisticated financing transactions while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

JPC-1297

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: ME bar license 3 yrs debt finance & restructuring transactional exp

  • Nice to haves:

  • Preferred Years as Associate: 3

  • Additional context: Relocation- yes. Packages - yes

  • Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

3-4 years: $145K-$160K

5-6 years: $160K-$175K

7 years: $175K-$190K

Performance bonuses available

Submission Email: Name / Katy and Bev - ;

Quick Recruiter Reference

Regional law firm seeking a Debt Finance & Restructuring Attorney for Portland. Role handles lender and borrower-side financing transactions from term sheet through closing. Strong transactional practice with hybrid flexibility and excellent culture.

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Debt Finance Attorney - Pierce Atwood - JPC 1297 - Source

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  • Location: Portland ME

  • On-site hybrid remote: Hybrid

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