Debt Finance Senior Associate / Counsel

Key Responsibilities: Represent financial institutions, private lenders, private equity sponsors, and borrowers in leveraged or commercial debt financing transactions Serve as the lead on financing matters, managing transactions from term sheet through closing Draft, review, and negotiate credit and loan agreements, note purchase agreements, security agreements, intercreditor agreements, guarantees, and related ancillary documents Advise clients on lending structures (including secured facilities, collateral packages, and perfection issues) Provide guidance on mezzanine, second-lien, subordinated debt structures and intercreditor arrangements Work closely with clients, opposing counsel, local counsel, and internal teams to ensure efficient transaction execution Supervise, mentor, and provide substantive guidance to junior associates and paralegals Handle ongoing client matters (e.g. amendments, waivers, refinancings, and restructurings) Skills & Qualifications JD from an ABA-accredited law school 6+ years of experience in debt finance at an established law firm with a similar debt practice Strong experience with senior secured lending transactions; mezzanine finance experience strongly preferred Deep substantive understanding of loan documentation (including security and guaranty provisions and perfection requirements), the UCC, and collateral structures Excellent drafting, negotiation, and project management skills Ability to manage complex transactions and multiple deals and deadlines with minimal supervision Strong communication skills and a client-service-oriented approach Team-oriented with a proactive and solutions-driven mindset Finn Dixon is based in Stamford, Connecticut and currently maintains a hybrid work environment, with candidates generally expected to be in the office at least two days per week.