Sokol Associates Inc. | Legal Analyst

NY, NY in office 2-3 days per week$225,000-275,000 + 20% bonus8am-4pm or 9am-5pm no overtime or weekendsOur client's market-leading leveraged finance intelligence team is seeking an experienced leveraged finance lawyers who will produce high-quality research that is widely utilized by a diverse range of market participants, including hedge funds, CLOs, law firms, and sell-side financial institutions. This role will belong to a team of analysts (25+ JDs) and writing and research would be heavily emphasized.Key Responsibilities: Engage with subscribers to provide clarification and insights on our research or discuss potential transactions.Establish your reputation as a subject matter expert in leveraged finance. Collaborate with colleagues to produce impactful cross-disciplinary research.Produce event-driven research and reports on special situations as they arise in the market.Write in-depth research reports on broadly syndicated and private credit leveraged loan covenants, tracking names from issuance to bankruptcy.Lead the conversation on market trends and developments by writing authoritative research reports.Assist in preparing private credit portfolio analyses and data-driven reports.Required Qualifications:A midlevel-senior lawyer with extensive experience in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing leveraged finance documents, including credit agreements and indentures.6+ years of experience in Big Law, specializing in leveraged finance.Strong understanding of the leveraged finance market and how covenants and financial definitions work within leveraged finance documents.Excellent business acumen and commercial sensibility.Proven experience communicating complex leveraged finance issues to business principals.Ability to work efficiently under deadline pressure.Our Client's Offering:Competitive compensation, comparable to in-house legal roles of similar seniority, with added benefits.Fixed working hours (8am-4 or 9am-5), with no overtime or weekend work.A unique work environment that blends the stability with the dynamic, start-up cultureEducation:Law degree.Member in good standing of the New York Bar.If you are a seasoned leveraged finance lawyer seeking a rewarding and balanced career path, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our client's team.

Created: 2025-01-19