Role Overview
Join a leading Am Law firm as a Securities & Capital Markets Associate Attorney in the Richmond office. The ideal candidate has 1–5 years of debt finance or secured lending experience and is interested in building a practice focused on leveraged finance, acquisition financings, and other strategic debt transactions.
What You Will Do
Represent corporate borrowers, private equity sponsors, and other clients in debt financing transactions, draft and negotiate financing documents, and manage transaction execution.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with strong drafting, analytical, negotiation, and project management skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and a client-focused approach.
Requirements
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials
1–5 years of experience representing borrowers, private equity sponsors, and/or lenders in debt financing transactions
Experience with secured lending transactions and financing documentation is preferred
Familiarity with Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code
Active membership in the Virginia Bar Benefits
Competitive base salary of $225,000–$365,000
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid time off, and firm-sponsored wellness programs
Direct Counsel is a California-based law firm with a sophisticated healthcare practice that specializes in advising hospitals, medical staffs, and healthcare organizations. The firm provides expert legal guidance on complex regulatory, governance, and peer review matters affecting healthcare institutions. The firm's services include counseling on healthcare regulatory and administrative issues, drafting governance documents and bylaws, and managing medical staff hearings and litigation involving credentialing and professional licensing. Direct Counsel also serves clients in executive compensation and benefits matters, including transactional work related to M&A and equity compensation arrangements.
