Wilmington Delaware Hybrid

Finance & Restructuring Associate Attorney

AmLaw 100 Opportunity

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Finance & Restructuring Associate Attorneyto join its Wilmington office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in working on sophisticated leveraged finance private credit asset-based lending restructuring and special situations transactions within a highly respected national finance platform.

The Role

Senior and mezzanine debt transactions
Asset-based lending facilities
Cash flow lending transactions
Private credit and direct lending matters
Sponsor finance and acquisition financings
Unitranche and junior capital transactions
Workout restructuring and special situations matters
Drafting and negotiating complex loan and financing documents
Direct client interaction and substantive deal responsibility
Collaboration with a sophisticated national finance and restructuring team

Ideal Background

Approximately 35 years of corporate finance experience
Experience with leveraged finance private credit asset-based lending sponsor finance acquisition finance or restructuring transactions strongly preferred
Experience gained at a large law firm finance practice preferred
Strong drafting experience involving credit agreements security agreements intercreditor agreements and ancillary financing documents
Excellent analytical communication and negotiation skills
Strong academic credentials
Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school required
Delaware bar admission preferred or ability to become admitted in Delaware

Why This Opportunity

Sophisticated national finance and restructuring platform
Exposure to private equity sponsors commercial lenders private credit funds and institutional investors
Significant client contact and deal responsibility
Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities
Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
Clear path toward partnership and long-term career growth
Opportunity to work on a broad mix of finance restructuring and special situations transactions

Compensation

Expected compensation ranges from approximately $245000 $365000 depending on class year experience and overall qualifications.

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented finance and restructuring attorneys with this type of background.

If youre open to a confidential conversation about the Wilmington market or would like additional information regarding these opportunities please feel free to reach out directly.

Confidential inquiries are welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition