Debt Finance Attorney
Portland, OR - USA
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.
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Client job title: Debt Finance Attorney
Location: Portland ME
On-site hybrid remote: Hybrid
Experience: 3
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