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Leveraged Finance Associate Attorney


Job Location:

Dallas, TX - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 225000 - 390000
Posted: 5 September 2026 (12 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Dallas Texas Hybrid

Leveraged Finance Associate Attorney
AmLaw 100 Opportunity
Compensation

$225000 $390000

Aligned Talent Acquisition is recruiting for an experienced Leveraged Finance Associate Attorney opportunity with a leading Am Law 100 firm in Dallas.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance attorney interested in sophisticated leveraged finance acquisition finance private equity finance and other complex debt financing transactions involving private equity sponsors portfolio companies corporate borrowers lenders and financial institutions.

Ideal Background

26 years of leveraged finance debt finance acquisition finance or related transactional experience

Experience with leveraged buyout financings acquisition financings secured and unsecured credit facilities and other sophisticated lending transactions

Experience representing private equity sponsors portfolio companies corporate borrowers banks direct lenders and other financial institutions

Experience drafting and negotiating credit agreements commitment letters security agreements guaranties intercreditor agreements and other financing documents

Experience supporting M&A and private equity transactions from a financing perspective

Experience with senior secured facilities revolving credit facilities term loans and other leveraged lending structures

Experience conducting due diligence and coordinating complex financing transactions from inception through closing

Strong drafting negotiation analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple sophisticated transactions in a fast-paced environment

Excellent client service and communication skills

Strong academic credentials

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

Texas bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

Sophisticated leveraged and acquisition finance transactions

Significant exposure to private equity-backed financings

Opportunity to represent sponsors portfolio companies borrowers lenders and financial institutions

Work on complex leveraged buyouts acquisitions and debt financing transactions

Meaningful deal responsibility and direct client interaction

Collaboration with complementary M&A private equity capital markets restructuring and tax practices

Excellent platform for building a highly marketable finance practice

Interested

If youre a Dallas finance associate with leveraged finance acquisition finance private equity finance or related debt finance experience Id love to have a confidential conversation.

Even if youre not actively looking it never hurts to know whats out there. Im happy to discuss compensation partnership track billable expectations firm culture hybrid flexibility and whether this opportunity could make sense for your career.

All inquiries are confidential.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition


Required Experience:

IC