Job Description

A well-established and dynamic Virginia law firm is seeking a Leveraged Finance Associate to join its growing practice. The firm represents an impressive roster of financial institutions, private equity sponsors, borrowers, and private credit lenders — providing attorneys with meaningful exposure to the full spectrum of deal activity.

This is an excellent opportunity for an associate looking to work on sophisticated financing transactions within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent borrowers, banks, and private credit lenders in commercial senior secured financings
• Advise on acquisition finance and private equity-backed transactions
• Draft and negotiate credit agreements, security agreements, guaranty agreements, and related documentation
• Handle project financings and mezzanine debt issuances
• Counsel clients on distressed credit situations and restructuring matters
• Advise on UCC Article 9 matters
• Collaborate directly with senior attorneys to deliver seamless, full-service counsel to clients
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management as the practice continues to grow

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in leveraged finance transactions at a law firm or in-house at a financial institution
• Demonstrated experience representing both lenders and borrowers in a variety of financing matters
• Familiarity with acquisition finance, private equity-backed transactions, and private credit
• Experience with credit agreements, security agreements, guaranty agreements, and UCC Article 9 matters
• Excellent academic credentials and strong writing and drafting skills
• Licensed to practice law in Virginia or eligible for admission in Virginia
• General corporate law experience is a plus, but not required

The firm offers a collegial culture where initiative, collaboration, and professional growth are highly valued. Attorneys are encouraged to take ownership of their work, build strong client relationships, and continue developing their practice in a supportive environment.

For more information or confidential consideration, please contact:

Chelsey Haibeck 📧 chelsey.haibeck@gogpac.com📱 605.501.4307

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.