Venture & Growth Finance Associate
Core
Associate lawyer supporting lender-side representation for commercial finance matters, including loans to technology, life sciences, and middle market companies.
Role type
Associate lawyer (finance transactions)
Builds
Loan agreements, credit facilities, and related transactional documents for banks and private credit funds
Domain
Commercial finance / Private credit / Lender-side representation
Required skills
Legal research and analysis, Legal writing and drafting, Client relationship management, Contract negotiation, Transaction structuring, Regulatory compliance analysis
Preferred skills
Lender-side experience, Technology/life sciences/middle market sector knowledge, AmLaw 100 firm background
Technologies
Legal research databases, Transaction management tools
Responsibilities
Conduct legal due diligence and analyze findings for finance transactions, Draft, review, negotiate, and revise loan and credit facility documents, Structure transactions and provide strategic advice on regulatory and business considerations, Coordinate deal execution including timelines and closing activities, Participate in negotiations with lenders, investors, and counterparties, Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards
Seniority
Associate, 2+ years experience