Securities & Capital Markets Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Securities & Capital Markets Associate to join the Richmond office of a leading Am Law firm. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 1–5 years of debt finance or secured lending experience who is looking to work on sophisticated borrower-side financing transactions alongside a nationally recognized finance team.

The ideal candidate has experience representing corporate borrowers, private equity sponsors, or lenders in complex financing transactions and is interested in building a practice focused on leveraged finance, acquisition financings, fund finance, and other strategic debt transactions.

• Represent corporate borrowers, private equity sponsors, and other clients in a broad range of debt financing transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commitment papers, credit agreements, security agreements, intercreditor agreements, and other financing documents.
• Manage transaction execution, including coordinating due diligence, deal timelines, and closing processes.
• Advise clients on capital structure considerations, financing terms, and transaction strategy.
• Assist with debt covenant analysis, amendments, waivers, consents, forbearance agreements, and other post-closing financing matters.
• Support transactions involving secured and unsecured revolving credit facilities, bridge loans, term loans, acquisition financings, recapitalizations, fund finance, and restructuring matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, private equity, M&A, and finance practices to provide comprehensive legal solutions.

• 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.
• Experience with acquisition financings, commitment papers, M&A transactions, or general corporate matters is a plus.
• Strong drafting, analytical, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with a client-focused approach.
• Active membership in the Virginia Bar.

• Competitive base salary of $225,000–$365,000, depending on experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid time off, and firm-sponsored wellness programs.
• Hybrid work environment with meaningful mentorship, professional development, and the opportunity to work on sophisticated financing transactions across a broad range of industries and clients.