Finance Associate

Finance Associate - Ice Miller LLP

Ice Miller seeks a mid-level associate to join our finance practice group in our New York office. Ideal candidates will have three (3) to five (5) years of experience.

About the Role

Successful candidates will work with our business group across several offices, representing lenders and borrowers in varied and complex financial transactions with a particular focus on the financing of private equity acquisitions and both senior and mezzanine debt transactions. Significant prior experience with structuring, documenting, and closing financing transactions in a wide variety of industries is required. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience with all aspects of complex financing and acquisition transactions on both the borrower and lender sides. Candidates also must have excellent written and oral communication skills, a team-oriented mentality, and be a motivated self-starter with strong credentials.

Responsibilities

• Participate in management of all aspects of finance transactions, including negotiation, documentation, and closing.
• Work on sophisticated and complex finance transactions on behalf of clients in the middle-market.
• Work directly with clients and participate in business development activities.
• Delegate to and supervise the work of junior associates in the business group.
• Have opportunities for advancement in a collegial environment.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• At least three (3) to five (5) years of experience practicing law in a law firm and/or in-house environment.
• Active law license in New York.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and business judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation in a collegial, mid-size firm environment.
• Quality benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement programs.
• One-on-one career coaching and professional development programming.
• A supportive culture centered on mentorship, advancement, and innovation.
• The salary range for this position is $250,000 to $315,000, based on experience, plus opportunities for discretionary and hours-based bonus.

Ice Miller LLP embraces a work environment that is collaborative, welcoming, and focused on growth. To maintain our culture, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where talented attorneys from all backgrounds serve our clients, focus on professional development, and perform to their highest potential. Ice Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key skills/competency

• Finance Transactions
• Legal Counsel
• Lender Representation
• Borrower Representation
• Private Equity
• Acquisition Finance
• Debt Structuring
• Document Negotiation
• Client Relationship Management
• Legal Practice